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Compass Community Schools

ESL Teacher

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What they do

A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

$62,824 / year median in Tennessee

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

ESL Teacher Compass Community Schools
  • 4.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $57,000
  • $69,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Pension plan Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Teamwork Interpersonal skills Employee relationship building Bachelor's degree Student support Stakeholder relationship building
Full Job Description ELL Teacher Pay & Perks:
Intentionally small school settings
  • K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown high school has less than 400 students in total.
Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of English Language Learners, as well as network-level content leads Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan) Salary ranges from $57,000 to $69,000 Sign-on bonuses available
ELL Teacher Qualifications:
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED
valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #490)
ENCOURAGED
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools Strong content knowledge in all content areas Driving commitment to advance student learning Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar Utmost personal and professional integrity
ELL Teacher Primary Responsibilities:
Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that ELL student needs are being met. Implement ELL policies and operating procedures with utmost compliance and integrity. Ensure student records (including ILPs) are carefully maintained and that all timelines are adhered to regarding student language testing and evaluations. Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values based character education, and service learning in the community. Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning. Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high expectations for students' individual and collective success. Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency. Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met. Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children. Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.
About Us:
In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideal of education: "Intelligence plus character
  • that is the goal of true education." This true education
  • provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture
  • will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$57,000.00
  • $69,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person