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National Heritage Academies

English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher (K-8th) at Research Triangle Charter Academy

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Durham, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$65,194 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Located in Durham, NC, Research Triangle Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Research Triangle, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Research Triangle Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Research Triangle Charter Academy:

Effective leadership driving successful outcomes. Competitive pay above market and benefits. Research Triangle Charter Academy has exceeded growth expectations on the state test. Opportunities for growth and personal development. Strong parental involvement. Layers of support through Dean model. Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans and delivers lessons to promote students' English language development. Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models. Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement. Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines. Completes daily logs of student services. Attends regular Professional Development offerings. Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid English as a Second Language teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-12). Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining ESL licensure for the grades they serve and obtain ESL licensure within 2 years. Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development. Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families. Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school. Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.