English Language Learning Teacher

The English Language Learning Teacher reports directly to the English Language Learning Coordinator. The position is an hourly full-time, entry-level teaching role with advancement potential to a Lead Teacher Role. As an Associate Teacher, you will receive extensive professional development from experienced teachers, talented school leaders, and program administrators in a unique international residential high school community.

• Assist in planning and implementing weekly after school support sessions for boarding students, including lesson planning, under the supervision and direction of the English Language Learning Coordinator (ELLC).
• Create a safe, welcoming space that values language, culture and individual traditions for students and other family members.
• Work both individually and in groups with students during instruction/learning.
• Actively lead learning experiences that promote literacy, science, math and language concepts in a residential setting.
• Actively assist in the monitoring of students’ academic progress and maintaining record of students’ interests, talents, skills, and opportunities for growth.
• Actively plan and prepare the learning environment to support the overall development of students.
• Teach students self-help skills and ways to create their own success through better study habits, organizational habits, and punctuality.
• Supervise classrooms on an as needed basis when the ELLC is not present.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in other ways as requested.
• Maintain a professional attitude and cooperative working relationships with other professionals.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all required staff meetings and recommended training programs.
• Support the mission and goals of the school and programs.
• Set a professional example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by teachers and/or administration.
• Follow all Amerigo Education guidelines for health, safety, supervision and the personal rights of students to ensure that they have a safe place to learn.
• Build strong relationships with students.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to support learners in after school hours.
• Flexible scheduling is possible, but weekly evening hours are expected, typically Monday through Thursday until 7PM.
• A desire to enter or to grow within the educational industry.
• At least one year of experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with a team.
• Willingness to learn and take professional direction.

• Teacher Certification;
  Enrollment in Teacher Certification program; TESOL Certification
• Previous experience working with middle and high school aged students.
• Previous experience working in a residential community.
• Previous experience working with international students.
• Previous experience working with English language learners.

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