ESL Teaching Assistant

Position: ESL Teaching Assistant (2026-2027)
JOB SPECIFICATION

Position: ESL Teaching Assistant

Department/

Location:

Campus Special Education;
Great Hearts Texas DFW and San Antonio

Reports to:

ESL Coordinator

Supervisor:
Campus Headmaster

FLSA STATUS:
Hourly/non-exempt, Full-time

The ESL Teaching Assistant:

* Assists the ESL Teacher in adhering to federal, state, and local administrative requirements of the English as a Second Language Program

* Assists the lead teacher in ensuring that the physical safety, emotional, social, and educational needs of the students are met

* Works under the supervision of an ESL Certified teacher

* Works in coordination with all teachers, staff, and administration on campus

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelors Degree preferred

Experience:

* Prior experience working with children preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Effective communication skills with children/youth

* Self-motivated

Compensation

Starts at $17.00/hour

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Assists the lead teacher with classroom management.

* Works with teacher for on-the-job training through planning and teaching students in small-group, pull-out, and/or General Education settings.

* Assists teacher in gathering student academic information from internal and external sources, including grade reports, assessment data, etc.

* Assists with the organization and preparation of the Language Proficiency Test administration for new students.

* Complies with all attendance guidelines and policies of the district.

* Attends trainings and meetings as requested by administrators.

* Directs all communications with families to the lead teacher.

* Assists teacher with daily preparation and cleanup of classroom.

* Works effectively with other staff members.

* Arrives to work on time daily.

* Maintains proper professional appearance.

* Performs other duties as assigned by lead teacher and administration.

ESL at Great Hearts

At Great Hearts, our English as a Second Language Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty and participate in all faculty-wide events and professional development. Their specialized expertise provides English learners assistance with grade-level curriculum using ESL strategies, enabling students to become academically successful. Great Hearts aims to serve all students including English learners in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.

Through small group and one-to-one support, the ESL team provides essential support throughout the school year and with annual state assessment preparation. Through the state mandated Language Proficiency Assessment Committee identification, monitoring and reclassification processes, ESL Coordinators and Teachers support all English learners at Great Hearts as they develop their academic English language to proficiency.

Additional Requirements:

Type of fingerprint clearance:
Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.

Physical functions:
Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.