ENL Teacher - Renaissance Academy

Mission: Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts provides children an enriched and rigorous education through the humanities and arts integration leading to success in college, careers and life.

School’s Hiring Commitment: Renaissance Academy School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

• Position: English to Speakers of Other Languages ESOL
• Summary: The ESOL teacher will work with the classroom teacher during the course of the school day. He/she may be the main conduit for information between home and school and serves as each child’s educational advocate at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts.
• Reports to Coordinator of Special Services
• Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Salary Grade and Location Salary: is highly competitive and based on degree and certification 10-month in person position Insurance and 403(b) is offered to full time employees with cost based on coverage that is chosen All applicants must receive fingerprint clearance prior to starting employment.
• Education, Experience, and/or Certification or License Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Bilingual or multiple language speakers preferred. Valid New York State Teaching Certificate in their subject area, preferred, and/or ESSA “highly-qualified” status. Preferably, previous teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting; or experience working with groups of children and youth, preferably in an urban setting; within the candidate’s special skill area preferred

Competencies:

• The ESL Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language. 
• Plans, organizes and provides instruction in to support English language acquisition as instructed by NYS. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the school's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law. 
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the school's intructional program. 
• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress. 
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies. 
• Facilitates frequent and effective home‐school communication by coordinating: conferences; written communication; parent trainings and other meetings/events; and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.

Core Values and Essential Functions of the Job Our School’s core values are:

• More time to learn (longer school days, extended school year) 
• Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week
• Applies set of learning dispositions through the Positivity Project character strengths 
• A Focus on Language and Literacy 
• A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices 
• Character Education infusion 
• Extended Student and Family Resources 

Essential Functions: Staff are committed to continuous improvement principles; Staff are committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom; Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment; Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education; Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school; Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences; Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure; Is a team player; Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices; Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, entrepreneurial environment; Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner; Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction; Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information; Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively; and Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team. Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties which may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

Physical Environment: May require physical work including moving about to coordinate work, moderate exposure to loud noises, and possibly lifting of heavy objects.