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English as a Second Language Teacher

United StatesUnited States·NashvilleFull-timemid
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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover,

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

At Rocketship Public Schools, our English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialists help multilingual learners build the language skills, confidence, and academic foundations needed to thrive.

Through our collaborative co-teaching model, ESL Specialists work alongside general education teachers in the regular classroom, integrating English language development into daily instruction. This inclusive approach promotes authentic language immersion while ensuring students have access to rigorous, grade-level learning.

As an ESL Specialist, you'll serve as both a co-teacher and language development expert, helping multilingual learners build English proficiency while actively participating in grade-level instruction.

At Rocketship, we believe every child deserves to be known, loved, and challenged. You'll help bring that commitment to life every day.

ESL Specialists report to an Assistant Principal.

 
  • The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Administer WIDA assessment to all ESL Students and serve as test coordinator for the test
  • Create progress monitoring tools for speaking, listening, reading and writing, then use the   tools to document each student's progress on a weekly basis
  • Ensure the school is language-rich by labeling the school with language notations across each space
  • With a team SLs and experts, the ESL Specialist performs 6-week data analyses and produces 6-week action plans that correspond with Rocketship's other formative assessment cycle
  • Participate in Unit Planning meetings with classroom teachers to ensure Universal Design and ELL Principles are implemented into the Unit, then into daily plans 
  • Hold bi-monthly community meetings/open houses for families 
  • Report progress to families on a 6-8 week basis 
  • Design daily lessons that instruct students to achieve excellence in speaking, listening, writing, reading, public speaking and presentations
  • This requires explicit vocabulary and idiom instruction.
  • Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals 
  • Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred 
  • Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties 
  • Fluency in English 
  • Bachelor's Degree 
  • TN Elementary K-6 teaching credential or a full credential to transfer in from out of state 
  • TN English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement (to be ESL Specialist)
  • Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
     
    Compensation:
    Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
     

    Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy.  For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.

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    Where is the job
    Nashville, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $59,000–$81,940 a year
    9% above the $64,480 median for Teacher jobs on Jobera (2,174 salaries).
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    United States
    Posted
    7 days ago
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    October 26, 2026
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    October 26, 2026
    Last seen
    November 3, 2026

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    English as a Second Language TeacherUSD 59,000–81,940 per year