Are you passionate about helping students build the language skills and confidence they need to thrive? Oakmont Education is looking for an ESL Teacher who wants more than a classroom who wants a community committed to helping every student build a better future.
Oakmont is committed to providing our students with a transformational education and the tools they need to build a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Ready to Make an Impact?
As an ESL Teacher, you'll plan, deliver, and assess instruction that supports the language development and cultural integration of non-native English-speaking students. You'll be the school's go-to expert on language acquisition, using assessment data and proven strategies so every student can build the English skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
You'll make sure every ESL student has access to the same rich, rigorous learning opportunities as their peers, no exceptions. That means creating engaging, differentiated lessons in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, providing one-on-one and small-group support, and partnering closely with families to keep language goals front and center. Above all, you'll be driven by a genuine commitment to your students' growth, confidence, and success, and to the success of the school community as a whole.
Why You'll Love it Here
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming outcomes for urban students.
- Ongoing, job-embedded professional development designed around your growth.
- A collaborative connected community of educators who support one another.
- Room to bring your creativity, use technology, and individualized strategies to help every student thrive.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students' academic lives and futures.
Benefit Highlights
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Options
- STRS/SERS State of Ohio Retirement System Eligibility
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
- Performance Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement (Continuing Education and Licensure Renewal)
What You'll Do
- Plans, delivers, and assesses instructional activities that support the language development and cultural integration of non-native English-speaking students.
- Creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a supportive and respectful atmosphere for ESL learners.
- Regularly assesses and evaluates students' language proficiency through formal and informal assessments, using data to tailor instruction and provide targeted support.
- Provides one-on-one or small group instruction for students who require additional support or have specific language goals.
- Communicates regularly with parents or guardians about students' progress, language goals, and any concerns related to their academic and language development.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive ESL curriculum that aligns with language proficiency standards and meets the unique needs of individual students or groups.
- Creates engaging lesson plans that incorporate a variety of language acquisition strategies, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
- Teaches core English language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions, at appropriate proficiency levels.
- Adapts teaching methods and materials to accommodate the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of ESL students, including those with varying levels of English proficiency.
- Selects and uses appropriate textbooks, multimedia resources, and technology to enhance language learning.
- Stays informed about the latest ESL teaching methods, resources, and best practices, and attends professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
- Promotes cultural understanding and integration by exposing students to aspects of English-speaking culture, customs, and social norms, while demonstrating cultural sensitivity to the challenges faced by non-native English speakers.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), ESL, Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Valid teaching certification or ESL endorsement preferred.
- Previous experience teaching ESL or working with non-native English speakers preferred.
- Knowledge of language acquisition theories, curriculum design, and assessment strategies.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with patience, empathy, and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
- A passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization. Must complete a BCI/FBI background check and be in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oakmont is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.