EAL Teacher Lower School Position Available In Orange, Florida

EAL Teacher Lower School 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars Windermere, FL 34786 EAL Teacher Lower School Windermere Preparatory School is Central Florida’s premier, private, college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through 12th grade. WPS is located on a beautiful 48-acre campus in Southwest Orange County. Windermere Preparatory School’s academic approach is built on complex problem-solving and critical thinking, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. When students enter our classrooms, they meet energetic, nurturing, deeply committed teachers who engage and inspire our learners to discover their passions as they build the best versions of themselves for the global community. The Windermere Preparatory School faculty, staff, and administration are a team of dedicated, passionate professionals who enjoy working with children of all ages. The ESOL teacher will support multilingual learners in our PreK-Grade 5 classrooms. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with classroom teachers to provide inclusive language support that enables students to access the PYP curriculum while acquiring English proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Support English Language learners through co-teaching, small-group, and one-on-one instruction within classroom settings. Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to scaffold content and language instruction within the IB PYP framework. Design and implement targeted language interventions aligned with students’ English proficiency levels. Monitor student progress in English language acquisition using formal and informal assessment tools. Facilitate culturally responsive and linguistically inclusive learning environments. Participate in planning meetings to spport curriculum access for ELLs within the PYP framework. Advocate for and support culturally and linguistically diverse students in all aspects of school life. Partner with families to communicate student progress and provide strategies for language development at home. Be an active participant in the school-wide Language Acquisition team/department. Contribute to the school’s mission of international-mindedness and the IB learner profile.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, ESL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field. (Master’s preferred) Valid teaching certification with an ESOL endorsement or equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-aged ELLs. Knowledge of language acquisition theory and best practices. Familiarity with WIDA or other language proficiency screeners. Experience with or willingness to learn the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, flexible mindset. Ability to differentiate instruction and assessment for diverse language needs.

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Teaching Certificate with an ESOL endorsement or equivalent?

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

teaching experience, preferably with lower school

ELLs:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person