English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher

Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.

We are looking for staff who are…

• Looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment

• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central

• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

Specifically, English as a New Language (ENL) are responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn

• Providing integrated instruction in an inclusive classroom with all learners

• Developing and implementing high quality lesson plans accessible to all learners needs

• Assessing students ELL status on ATS, administering home language surveys, and conducting NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments when needed

• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs

• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom

• Supporting colleagues in their understanding and work with ENL students

• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential

• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families

Qualifications:

• NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching Certification

• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English minimum)

• Urban elementary teaching experience

• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level

• Proven commitment and success working with students and families

• The ability to thrive in a startup environment

• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school

• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Music performance

• Early Childhood teaching experience and/or certifications

• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning

• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models