Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School
SY26-27 ESL Teacher
PK
Edtech.com's Summary
Mundo Verde PCS is hiring an ESL Teacher to provide high-quality English language instruction to multilingual learners in grades 1 through 5. The teacher will deliver targeted ESL lessons aligned with state and WIDA standards, collaborate with classroom teachers and families, and support students' academic growth and language acquisition.
Highlights
- Deliver ESL instruction aligned to state standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
- Develop differentiated lesson plans and provide push-in or pull-out support based on student needs.
- Administer language proficiency assessments and monitor student progress.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and communicate with families.
- Foster an inclusive classroom culture that values multilingualism and diversity.
- Schedule is 8am to 4:30pm with manageable class sizes typically between 20-25 students.
- Salary range is $60,675 to $90,000 per year with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
- Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, DC teaching certification or in process, and knowledge of WIDA standards.
- Bilingual English-Spanish and urban teaching experience preferred.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, restorative practices, and strong community values is required.
SY26-27 ESL Teacher Full Description
SY26-27 ESL Teacher
Calle Ocho Campus - Washington, DC 20017; Cook campus - Washington, DC, DC 20001; Network - Washington, DC 20001
Overview
Salary Range
$60,675.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Position Type
Full Time
Description
ESL Teacher
Join a compassionate team of lifelong learners, dedicated to enhancing their skills and building a strong community in service to the most diverse student groups in the district. Our staff is characterized by their unwavering love and genuine joy for students, families, and colleagues. If you are an independent, solutions-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a creative attitude, we invite you to be a part of our community.
Become an integral part of our team and embark on the next step in your journey of shaping the future, one student at a time. To read more about Mundo Verde PCS, please visit our website https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/
Job Overview: The Elementary ESL Teacher provides high-quality English language instruction to multilingual learners in grades [1–5]. This role supports students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while promoting academic achievement across content areas. The ESL Teacher collaborates closely with classroom teachers, families, and support staff to ensure students receive equitable access to grade-level curriculum.
Reports To: The lead teacher will report to the principal of the campus assigned.
Responsibilities and Duties
Instruction & Student Support
- Deliver targeted ESL instruction aligned to state standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
- Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans that support language acquisition and academic growth.
- Provide push-in and/or pull-out instructional services based on student needs.
- Scaffold grade-level content to ensure accessibility for English learners.
- Monitor and assess student progress using formal and informal data.
- Administer language proficiency assessments (e.g., WIDA ACCESS).
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and required documentation.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and district requirements for English learners.
Collaboration
- Partner with classroom teachers to co-plan lessons and integrate language support.
- Participate in IEP/504 meetings as needed for multilingual learners.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress.
- Contribute to MTSS/RTI processes when applicable.
Culture & Community
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Support a school culture that celebrates multilingualism and diversity.
- Provide resources and strategies to staff to strengthen culturally responsive practices.
- Collaborate with staff, students, and families to implement consistent structures and develop, celebrate and maintain traditions
- Attend school events, such as family engagement events and celebrations of student learning, including those that occur outside of the instructional day
- Attend a summer institute and weekly professional development
- Support school safety by assisting with student arrival and dismissal procedures as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Other Job Details
- Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm (may be required to attend meetings after student dismissal)
- Teachers are assigned to a manageable and reasonable classize, historically between 20-25 students per cohort.
- A dedicated fellow is provided in PreK-Kindergarten to support a classroom PreK classrooms also have a dedicated PK Associate.
- PreK (combined 3 and 4 year olds) and Kindergarten are full Spanish immersion; 1st-2nd grade teachers teach all subject areas in either English or Spanish and manage 2 cohorts of students, and;3rd, 4th and 5th grade is departmentalized into Spanish Language Arts, English Language Arts and Math and teachers provide instruction to all 5th grade students.
- All grades have the support of a Special Education team.
- Location: Either campus
- Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check
What we offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
- A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience. Salary differentials for MA degree, for being bilingual, teaching in both languages or for holding a teaching certification.
- A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
- An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
- Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
- A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
- A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
- Microcredentials (competency-based certification in a specific skill or set of skills related to his/her position and the goals of Mundo Verde).
- FT salaried: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.
MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications, Skills and Values
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education for K-5th grade positions.
- DC teaching license/certification (or in process of obtaining reciprocity) strongly preferred.
- One year of experience as a teacher of record minimum or as a Mundo Verde fellow.
- Knowledge of WIDA standards and language acquisition strategies.
- Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
- Urban teaching experience preferred.
- Experience working with special needs students in an inclusive setting, preferred.
Skills and Values:
- Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment
- Models critical thinking and student centered practice with abilities in standards and data analysis to inform curricular planning for high impact results
- Demonstrated ability to be an independent and collaborative solutions-oriented problem-solver
- Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
- Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
- Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
- Commitment to learning and implementing Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
- Open to deepening understanding and differentiation for each student’s individual needs, especially for students with IEPs and other student services.
- Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
- Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
- Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
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