Position Overview

Prep Public Schools English Language Learner (ELL) teachers are responsible for accelerating English language development and supporting multilingual learners in achieving academic growth and grade-level content mastery. ELL teachers equip students with the language skills, strategies, and confidence needed to access rigorous curriculum across all subjects, including pathways to AP and high school-level coursework. Through high-quality, differentiated instruction and targeted language supports, ELL teachers play a critical role in ensuring students are prepared to thrive academically and pursue their post-secondary pathway of choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement state English language development learning standards, Prep curricula, and assessments to support multilingual learners in meeting ambitious academic and language acquisition goals
• Learn, master, and deliver English language development instructional strategies, content-based language instruction, and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts to ensure English learners access and succeed in all content areas
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback, incorporating language objectives and scaffolds for varying proficiency levels
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual students progress and learning needs and English language development, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students progress, including language growth, with student and family on a weekly basis
• Integrate technology tools to enhance language instruction, build vocabulary, and support multilingual students' learning and communication
• Establish a structured and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, fostering student character and classroom community
• Contribute to a positive and engaging school culture that supports student learning, enthusiasm, and a culture of brotherhood
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with English learners and their families through consistent communication and appreciation of their linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Provide targeted small group or one-on-one language development tutoring and academic support based on student language proficiency levels
• Actively participate in weekly manager check-ins, ELL team and grade-level meetings, school duties, and campus-wide events
• Engage in ongoing professional development through summer and year-round learning opportunities at the network, school, and personal levels
• Commit to a minimum of 37.5+ hours spend at school per week
• Take on additional responsibilities, such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, as needed to support student success and accelerate English learner success

We look for adults that embody the following core values:

• One Big Family: We are a community who look out for one another, showing up like family. We take the time to open up, share our stories, and be vulnerable with each other. We strive to be positive role models within our community, holding each other accountable to do whats right and whats required. As friends and family, we also make sure to have fun and find joy together, strengthening our bonds of family.
• Grit: We are all in everything we do. We have courage when facing challenges and are resilient in the face of adversity. Only by leaning into difficult experiences do we discover what were truly capable of. Education empowers us to prove what is possible despite the obstacles we encounter.
• Do More, Achieve More: Success requires hard work, and we work harder than anyone. With a growth mindset, we view every opportunity as a chance to improve. We cultivate a winning mentality, striving for excellence in everything we do. We believe every Prep scholar is capable of being on a path to achieving a post-secondary pathway of their choice to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Certifications: Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with the proper endorsement code required for the assigned subject and grade level OR be willing to pursue a Tennessee teaching license with proper endorsement code required for the assigned subject and grade level
• Experience: Experience in an urban 6-12 classroom setting strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to English language development or second language acquisition
• Knowledge of language acquisition theory, WIDA standards, and effective instructional strategies for English learners
• Familiarity with curricula and best practices for scaffolding instruction based on students' English proficiency levels
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Performance Goals

You will be responsible for achieving the following ambitious targets:

• Academic Excellence: 100% of students reach their growth goals on the World Class Instructional Design Assessment (WIDA) exam in February.
• High Quality Instruction: Achieve an Effective or higher rating on Project COACH rubric in the summative evaluation.
• Forging Relationships: Achieve an 80% or higher on the parent survey and student survey at the end of year in May.

Compensation & Benefits

Prep Public Schools offers competitive salary and benefits, competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), including a hybrid 401K and pension plan. TCRS has been ranked in the top five best funded state pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust.