JFK Preschool ELL Educator **Fy25 - July 1, 2024**

ELL Teacher in Early Education
The Winooski School District is looking for a full-time English Language Learning (ELL) teacher to join our early learning team. Consistent with state and federal law, coordinates and provides an effective and efficient system of English Language Learning (ELL) Support Services designed to meet the needs of ELL students. ELL teachers instruct students in English using a variety of approaches and strategies. Provide support and guidance to ELL students and collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment. Creates a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, designing an environment that stimulates curiosity and celebrates diversity. Creates, organizes, and implements meaningful and engaging lessons/activities for diverse groups of students in a preschool. Using observation and assessment tools, this position is responsible for documenting each child's growth and learning in relation to his or her developmental level and the Vermont Early Learning Standards. Cultivates the students' interest in education and serves as their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience. Bachelor's Degree plus relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a provisional teaching license. Recent experience working in a Vermont school system is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses. Vermont State ELL license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport.
To assist all ELL students in developing school readiness and social-emotional skills.
Supports classroom teachers to design an early learning environment that guides and encourages ELL students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, as well as helps them develop their character, personality, and social and emotional skills.
Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family to promote a strong home-school connection and consistency in the classrooms.
Support lesson planning and implementation using Creative Curriculum.
Comply with all Vermont Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs Licensing Regulations.
Implements appropriate classroom activities/educational materials to effectively engage students in learning and to maximize student comprehension of the lesson; including implementation of instructional groupings, schedule of activities, behavioral management techniques, and peer support.
Provides effective, timely, and quality feedback on student progress to parents, students, and other professionals as needed or required.

LINGUISTICS/LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Demonstrates knowledge of the linguistic structures of the English language (phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon and discourse) and their relationship to academic language and content learning. (Competency 1a)
Demonstrates knowledge of an ability to apply current theories of first and second language acquisition across different age and developmental levels and diverse cultural groups. (Competency 1b)
Demonstrates knowledge of second language acquisition through personal experience of having learned another language. (Competency 1c)
LINGUISTIC/CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Demonstrates knowledge of how cultures and the acculturation process impact students' perceptions, learning styles, and affective needs. (Competency 2a)
Demonstrates knowledge of the history and contributions of various cultural and ethnic groups in the U.S. (Competency 2b)
Demonstrates ability to recognize and address prejudice and cultural bias in teaching materials and school environments. (Competency 2c)
Demonstrates ability to involve linguistically and culturally diverse parents in their children's schooling. (Competency 2d)
ASSESSMENT
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to implement appropriate procedures for identification, screening, assessment and monitoring of ESL students' progress. (Competency 3a)
Demonstrates ability to select, administer, and interpret developmentally appropriate, nondiscriminatory procedures and instruments for assessing English language proficiency and content skills. (Competency 3b)
Demonstrates knowledge of how to work with interpreters/translators to assess students' native language and content skills. (Competency 3c)
Demonstrates ability to distinguish between developmental stages of second language acquisition and possible language/learning disorders. (Competency 3d)
Other duties may be assigned including co-teaching and subbing for the main classroom teacher and assisting students on the bus.