Step into a rewarding educational environment supporting emergent bilingual students! This contract opportunity is ideal for passionate educators with experience as a General Education Teacher or ESL Teacher, eager to make a lasting impact on student language development. Located in a vibrant community near Granite City, IL, this role focuses on supporting English Language Learners (ELL) as they adapt and thrive in a diverse academic setting. What you'll bring: Valid teaching certification in General Education and/or ESL/ELL instruction Classroom experience with ELL, ESL, or multilingual learners Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with colleagues, families, and support staff Knowledge of current ESL teaching strategies and language acquisition methodologies Dedication to fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment Your key responsibilities: Design and implement engaging lessons tailored to ELL students' language acquisition needs Deliver instruction using evidence-based ESL methodologies Collaborate with grade-level teachers and specialists to modify materials and support diverse learners Monitor student progress, conduct assessments, and adjust teaching strategies to individual learning levels Communicate consistently with families regarding student progress and program goals Participate in professional development to stay current with the latest in ELL education This position provides the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment, where your expertise in both general education and ELL instruction will be highly valued. You'll help shape the academic success and confidence of multilingual learners while developing invaluable professional skills. If you're dedicated to educational equity and excited to work alongside talented educators supporting diverse students, we encourage you to submit your application today. Take the next step in your teaching journey and help students discover their potential! Compensation for this position ranges from $27.87 to $47.87. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.