ESL Teacher

ESL Teacher

New Beginnings Family Academy, 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ESL TEACHER

About New Beginnings Family Academy
Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”)
offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 8th grade.
NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

 Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
 Small class sizes and two adults per classroom
 An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
 Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom
 Placement at competitive high schools (Kolbe Cathedral, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, etc.)

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its’ Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:
NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary:
NBFA is looking for an experienced ESL teacher to organize courses for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English language (speaking, writing, and comprehending).
ESL teachers create individualized educational plans based on each student’s needs and evaluate their progress through homework and assessments. ESL teacher skills also include building positive relationships with parents and teachers and helping them evaluate student progress.

Principal Responsibilities:
 Prepare classroom and course materials
 Assign homework and exams
 Grade students’ assessments
 Create individualized plans for students with special requirements (e.g. learning disabilities)
 Research new teaching methods for teaching English as a second language
 Create a supportive and positive classroom environment
 Maintain records of student attendance and grades
 Resolve crises in classroom
 Inform parents about student progress
 Collaborate with educational staff to provide a positive learning experience to students

 Friendly work environment
 Health coverage includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits (generous portion of premium
paid by NBFA)
 Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
 All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board (“CTRB”).
 Professional Development Opportunities
 Ten (10)+ paid holidays plus school closes year-end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
 Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Classification:
Full-Time/Exempt/185 days

Current State of Connecticut Teacher Certification: 111 Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL), PK–12.
 Previous experience as an ESL teacher or similar role
 Knowledge of various methods of teaching English to non-native speakers
 Great organizational and communication skills
 A calm and resilient personality
 Ability to handle classroom crises
 Degree in English Language, English Literature or similar field

8/19/24

Per collective bargaining agreement