K-5 Multilingual Learner (MLL)/ESL Teacher

This 1.0 FTE position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Hope Academy serves over 650 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

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Very Important: Before applying, please read and carefully review our Mission & Values as well as our Faith & Life Covenant, and our Guiding Principles about Cultural Harmony. All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

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Hope Academy is seeking a mission-driven K–5 MLL/ESL Teacher to serve as an instructional leader for students whose primary language is not English. This role blends direct language instruction, co-teaching, student advocacy, and WIDA assessment leadership to ensure Multilingual Learners thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. 

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At Hope Academy, we foster hope in God within our city community by providing a Christ-centered, rigorous education. The MLL teacher plays a vital role in equipping students with the language skills necessary for lifelong success. 

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Key Responsibilities 

• Provide explicit English language instruction (grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing) through pull-out small groups and push-in classroom support 

• Co-teach and collaborate weekly with content-area teachers to scaffold instruction for MLL students 

• Use WIDA standards and data to guide instruction and goal-setting 

• Administer and coordinate WIDA ACCESS testing and Screeners 

• Maintain accurate records, service documentation, and compliance requirements 

• Serve as an advocate and bridge between students, families, and staff 

• Equip teachers with research-based strategies for multilingual learners 

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Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in ESL/ELL/MLL Education 

• Experience teaching ESL/MLL (elementary and urban setting preferred) 

• Familiarity with WIDA standards and assessments 

• Experience with sheltered instruction and co-teaching models 

• Strong collaboration, communication, and culturally responsive practices 

• Commitment to Christ-centered education and serving a diverse urban community 

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Role Highlights 

• Create and manage the MLL instructional schedule 

• Provide both push-in and pull-out language instruction 

• Guide student language goal-setting and progress monitoring 

• Serve as one of the school’s English language acquisition experts 

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If you are passionate about multilingual education and feel called to serve students in a Christ-centered urban school community, we encourage you to apply. Salary range for this teaching position is $46,250-$76,283.

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