Classroom Teacher - Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Job Title: | Elementary English Language Learner Teacher |
| Job Location: | Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis |
| Beginning: | Aug 01, 2026 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | English for Speakers of Other Langs(ESOL) |
| District: | Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis |
| St. Louis, MO 63139 | |
| Telephone: |
314-932-7513 |
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Job Description:
Position Summary
Gateway Science Academy South is seeking a passionate and culturally responsive Elementary English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher to support multilingual students in grades K–5. The ELL teacher will provide targeted language instruction, support access to grade-level content, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure academic success and language development in alignment with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Language Development
Qualifications
Required:
Position Summary
Gateway Science Academy South is seeking a passionate and culturally responsive Elementary English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher to support multilingual students in grades K–5. The ELL teacher will provide targeted language instruction, support access to grade-level content, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure academic success and language development in alignment with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Language Development
- Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned to state standards (WIDA)
- Deliver instruction through push-in and/or pull-out service models
- Differentiate instruction to support varying levels of English proficiency
- Integrate language objectives with content-area learning
- Administer and interpret language proficiency assessments (e.g., WIDA ACCESS)
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and services
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support sheltered instruction (e.g., SIOP strategies)
- Assist teachers in adapting materials and assessments for EL students
- Participate in MTSS and problem-solving teams
- Communicate effectively with families, including those with limited English proficiency
- Support translation/interpretation needs when appropriate
- Promote a welcoming and inclusive school environment
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements for English Learners
- Maintain documentation for EL plans and required reporting
- Support program evaluation and improvement efforts
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Valid Missouri teaching certification
- ESOL/ELL certification or required coursework toward certification
- Knowledge of second language acquisition and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience teaching English Learners at the elementary level
- Familiarity with WIDA standards and assessments
- Training in sheltered instruction (SIOP) or similar frameworks
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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