6-8 ESL Teacher

English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

Location:Bridge Academy West - Hamtramck MI

FLSA Status: Exempt Full-Time

Reports To: Academy Principal

Benefits: Medical dental vision supplemental insurance merit pay bonus 401(k)

ABOUT GEE

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship weekly professional development and a collaborative school culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ELL Teacher designs and delivers language acquisition support for students whose first language is not English using evidence-based strategies to advance academic language proficiency and content access.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an ESL/ELL or Bilingual endorsement (NZ NE or equivalent) as defined by the Michigan State Board of Education

• Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEEs Career Advancement Program (CAP) which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application.

• Satisfactory criminal background check

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess student language proficiency using WIDA screener and ACCESS assessments; maintain accurate progress records for all ELL students

• Provide direct instruction co-teaching and push-in/pull-out language support aligned with WIDA standards

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate content-area instruction for English learners

• Identify and properly enroll students with Limited English Proficiency; maintain ELL program records per MDE requirements

• Serve as a liaison between families school staff and community resources

• Participate in Child Study Team meetings and professional development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role including lifting bending stooping squatting and standing for extended periods. Work environment includes elevated noise levels.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this role. It is not exhaustive. GEE reserves the right to amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Global Educational Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

HOW TO APPLY

Global Educational Excellence (GEE)

2455 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor MI 48104

Required Experience:

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