Job Description
TESOL/ESL Illuminator 25-26 S.Y
All Subjects, Grades K-12
Start Date: 25-26 SY
Location: Bridgeport, CT
About Capital Preparatory Schools
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has five school locations: one in Harlem and one in the Bronx, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change. Capital Prep Middletown is scheduled to open in the fall of 2024.
Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.
Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop students who are:
Collaborators;
Problem Solvers;
Researchers;
Empathetic Citizens;
Pillars of Knowledge
With the support of the Capital Preparatory team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.
Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
Capital Preparatory Schools seeks passionate educators who have demonstrated leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school/network goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that support language acquisition, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and effectively uses time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual scholar’s needs, including scholars with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Screens Home Language Surveys.
Maintains and updates TESOL/Bilingual scholar files for accurate record keeping in accordance with state local and federal mandates.
Identifies and assesses scholars for eligibility for TESOL/ Bilingual services.
Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
Utilizes native language support in order to make the curriculum accessible to Multilingual Learners.
Acts as a liaison between the scholar and other illuminators, staff members, and families.
Administers federal standardized assessment (LAS Links).
Provides guidance and professional development to teachers on strategies to support Multilingual Learners.
Performs any and all duties as may be assigned by Administration.
Skills:
Ability to work effectively and under the direction of others;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Effective classroom management strategies;
Engaging instructional methods;
Strong organizational and planning;
Regular attendance and punctuality;
Ability to take initiative;
Willingness to be collaborative and flexible, committed to self-improvement and holding self to the highest of expectations;
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Experience/Training:
Passion and enthusiasm for scholars.
State of CT TESOL Certification (111) requirements with proficiency in Spanish or (009) CT Bilingual Certification.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Successful prior teaching experience with multilingual students for the appropriate grade level preferred.
Compensation:
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Capital Preparatory Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
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