ENL Teacher - Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School (2026-2027)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ENL Teacher - Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School, Syracuse, NY

Description

SANY’s Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School is excited to announce the opening of an ENL Teacher position in the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

As a result, we are looking for an ENL Teacher. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply!

New York State ESOL Certification required.

The content of lessons varies depending on why the students are learning English. Each lesson aims to encourage students to communicate with one another using the structures and vocabulary they've learned and to improve the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

We need Teachers who will:

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum
  
• Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
  
• Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
  
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
  
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
  
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
  
• Have great classroom management
  

What we can provide

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
  
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
  
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
  
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps
  

What you need

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
  
• NYS ESOL certification required
  
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting
  
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
  
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
  

Competencies:

• Growth mindset, flexible and okay with change
  
• Intrinsically motivated
  
• Compassionate
  
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
  
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
  
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
  

Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.
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Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
• NYS ESOL certification required
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education