Job Description

Certified - Teaching - OtherJob Number 3300050930Start DateOpen DateClosing DateEnterprise Charter School (ECS) Overview:Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships."
We pursue our mission through our Charter's key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.Enterprise Charter School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting students who are English language learners (ELLs) and will work to create an inclusive and engaging environment that fosters language development, academic success, and cultural understanding. As an ENL Teacher, you will provide tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of ELL students, helping them to succeed both linguistically and academically. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Education TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), or a related field (required).SCHOOL-WIDE COMPETENCIES:

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity
• Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap
• Relentless commitment to mission of educating Enterprise's students
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with the school's colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and closure of the achievement gap
• Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-8 students in urban schools and communities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct instruction in English language development, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Design and implement lesson plans that support students' language acquisition and integrate subject-area content.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' language proficiency levels, academic needs, and learning styles.
• Monitor and assess students' progress in acquiring English and achieving academic goals, providing regular feedback.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support the integration of ENL students into mainstream classrooms.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Language Proficiency Plans (LPPs) as needed.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction to support language development.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel respected, valued, and encouraged to take risks in language learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to update them on students' progress and provide strategies to support language development at home.
• Stay current with best practices in language acquisition, ENL teaching strategies, and cultural competencies.
• Patience, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference in students' lives.

Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Our teaching salary scale starts at $45,900 for the 2025-2026 school year. We take pride in offering salaries that are competitive across the region and take into account each candidate's education level, prior experiences, and certification statusEnterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.Please make sure to complete an application by clicking for this job posting.Job AttachmentContact Person's Name Jeremy EspositoContact Person's Title Chief Executive OfficerContact Person's Phone 314-223-9716Contact Person's Email jeremyesposito@enterprisecharter.org

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