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Job Description

Position Overview

La Scuola seeks an English Language Literacy Specialist to support English Literacy in grades K - 5 for the upcoming school year starting September 1, 2025. The individual will be an integral part of our Teaching and Student Support teams and will be responsible for developing the English Language curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 and supporting English language learning at the Elementary level. The position reports to the Elementary Director and collaborates closely with teachers, educational specialists, pedagogical leadership, and administrative team members to ensure we are meeting each student's individual needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English across elementary grades. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the curriculum.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets.
• Addresses learning strategies, study skills, developmental issues, executive function systems, social and emotional wellness, and other learning challenges.
• Administers academic and language assessments to evaluate students' progress in meeting academic targets and language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of students' progress and evidence of growth.
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
• Collaborates with homeroom teachers to connect English literacy with units of Inquiry and Italian. Engages in weekly co-teaching including small group and station work.
• In collaboration with the Student Success Group and Pedagogical Team, plans and delivers literacy interventions for individual and small groups of students.
• Other duties as noted by the school.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education or related field
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Experience in bilingual education, International Baccalaureate, and Reggio Emilia philosophies a plus
• Fluency in Italian and/or Spanish a plus

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Fully embrace and embody La Scuola's mission, vision, and values; promote them to students, staff, faculty, parents, and the community
• Deep belief in La Scuola's mission, values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Assist in orientation for new and returning parents before the school year to clarify responsibilities
• Maintain positive, constructive, and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Counsel students and families through social challenges with support from the Division Head
• Communicate regularly with families to develop supportive home-school relationships
• Exhibit patience, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Outgoing, well-organized, and eager to work in a dynamic school environment
• Understand learning differences and devise appropriate strategies
• Work experience at a charter or independent school preferred
• Knowledge of instructional services (speech, language, occupational therapy, etc.)
• Creative solutions for struggling learners
• Proactive communication with leadership and families of students with disabilities or differences
• Ability to collaborate successfully with teams
• Commitment to self-improvement
• Additional competencies: honesty, organization, follow-through, persistence, calmness, strategic thinking, creativity, enthusiasm, listening skills, proactive communication, persuasion
• Cultural competencies: patience, ability to handle a fast-paced environment, continuous learner, passion, engagement, high EQ, collaboration, empathy

Additional Information

Start date: September 1, 2025

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000, based on experience and credentials

Benefits & Compensation

Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental coverage, Employer-Matched Retirement (up to 5%), FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and travel assistance. Benefits may be available for employees working 20-29 hours per week, with responsibility for 50% of premiums.

Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, daily lunch, referral bonuses, professional development, and free childcare during PD days.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and provide proof of eligibility. Final candidates must pass background checks, fingerprint clearance, a physical exam, and provide immunization records.

How to Apply

Apply online via the Employment Opportunities page. Include a cover letter, résumé (in English), three references, and a teaching demonstration. Interviews will include HR, the Assistant Head of School, and the Division Director.