Elementary ELD Teacher

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school district focused on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K12 in Little Rock Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery in core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential for success citizenship and leadership both within their communities and beyond.

Exalt Academy is seeking a dedicated and certified K5 English Language Development (ELD) Teacher to support multilingual learners in developing their reading writing speaking and listening skills in English. This teacher will provide targeted English language development instruction and collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure students have strong language access across all content areas.

The ideal candidate is a strong elementary teacher who builds relationships with students and families delivers engaging language instruction and supports students in building the academic language needed for long-term success.

• Serve in a diverse and inclusive learning environment

• Help students build foundational language skills critical for lifelong success

• Work in a mission-driven setting focused on equity and academic growth

• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and student success

• Benefit from coaching training and data-driven support systems

• Be a certified teacher

• Deliver engaging English Language Development instruction aligned to English Language Proficiency standards

• Support multilingual learners in developing foundational reading writing speaking and listening skills

• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and inform instruction

• Build strong relationships with students and families

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to ensure language access and student success

• Teach K5 English Language Development classes and/or provide targeted language support

• Deliver small-group whole-group and individualized instruction based on student need

• Plan and implement engaging lessons aligned to district curriculum and student language development needs

• Assess student growth and use data to adjust instruction

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support multilingual learners across content areas

• Administer and support language proficiency assessment processes including ELPA21 as needed

• Maintain compliance documentation related to English learner services

• Participate in program development professional learning and team meetings

• Bachelors Degree required

• Valid Arkansas teaching license required

• ESOL certification preferred

• Elementary teaching experience preferred

• 13 years of teaching experience preferred

• Familiarity with elementary literacy development and language acquisition strategies

• Proficiency in using online instructional and assessment tools

• Ability to maintain clear documentation for language support services

• Ability to use data to drive instruction and support student growth

• Strong belief in the potential of multilingual learners

• Ability to create a structured engaging and inclusive classroom environment

• Commitment to collaboration high expectations and continuous improvement

• Skill in supporting students academic growth while affirming their language and cultural assets

Required Experience:

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