English Learner Teacher - STEP 

SOAR Summer Program

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

Burlington School District is seeking an experienced and energetic EL teacher to support newly-arrived elementary-aged English Learner/multilingual students in gaining increasing familiarity with the routines of US schools as well as critical oral language, reading and math skills through high-quality focused academic programming which is appropriate to their varying levels of proficiency in English. The design for the academic program will be that of a multi-age sheltered classroom specifically designed for students who have recently arrived in the US. One classroom will serve students who have completed grades K-2, while another will serve students who have completed grades 3-5. Students will also benefit from participation in theme-based enrichment activities and field trips over the course of the 5-week summer program.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License. 
• EL endorsement strongly preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Commitment to work all 5 program weeks, July 1s t- August 1st

Experience:

• Previous experience and Training working with English language learners, ideally at the elementary level.
• Previous experience working in a summer learning program. Or understanding of summer learning.
• Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of best practices regarding relationship building, creating a safe yet challenging learning environment, and motivation and student management, particularly for students who are not yet fully proficient in English.
• Evidence of strong connection with students and families
• Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.
• Knowledge of elementary research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning.

SALARY: This position is paid Bi-Weekly

Dates and Position Hours: In-Service Date: (TBD), 1-3 days 

Program Dates: July 1st - August 1st. No program July 4th 

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.