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English Language Development Teachers bring the concepts of language learning and the International Baccalaureate program to life for their students.
Job Responsibility:
Evaluate, instruct, and improve English proficiency in students who speak a language other than English at home
Communicate language needs and student progress to classroom teachers, administrators, and families
Create a safe and welcoming learning environment
Administer academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress in language acquisition
Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress
Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction to meet the needs of students
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
Communicate with parents regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress
Infuse international-mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis
Incorporate hands-on learning activities into daily instruction
Participate in regular planning and staff development activities
Participate in professional development for creating a caring learning atmosphere and for using the International Baccalaureate Programmes (PYP, MYP, DP)
Other duties as apparent or assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Valid Minnesota teaching license for English as a Second Language
Nice to have:
Experience teaching/living abroad is preferred
Teaching experience in middle or high school is preferred
Teaching experience in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years or Diploma Programmes is preferred
Experience with Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs is preferred
What we offer:
Travel: Teachers are provided opportunities to participate in training provided in the Twin Cities, across the U.S., and sometimes internationally in the areas of Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Responsive Classroom or Developmental Designs
Work in a diverse culture: Many of our teachers were born in Mandarin or Spanish speaking countries. Nearly all have traveled extensively, with the large majority having lived in a Mandarin or Spanish speaking country for at least a semester
Social functions: We usually start the school year with an overnight staff retreat in August, and have a January staff party with guests as well. Each Friday, various staff members offer well-attended gatherings around sports or exercise, including volleyball, football (soccer), kettlebells, or Zumba. Other social activities abound
Professional Development: Lakes International provides professional development for new staff depending on needs and interest, but always including best practices of teachers in the International Baccalaureate programs and building a safe and inviting classroom climate for learning
Career Track and Advancement: Many leadership positions are available to Lakes International teachers, depending on their interests, efforts, and expertise
Grants to Teachers: The LILA Foundation frequently offers “Inquiry 360” grants to teachers to pursue enriching experiences that they can bring back to share in the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to pursue these experiences abroad. Inquiry 360 grants are competitive and are awarded in April for use the following summer