NY Multilingual Language Learners Teacher/Coordinator (2026-2027)

The role

The MLL Teacher-Coordinator plans and provides English Language Development instruction to students identified as needing ELD support. This role manages language screening and proficiency assessments while collaborating with teachers to accelerate English and academic content learning.

What you will do

• Creates a classroom environment for student involvement and learning objectives
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student needs
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts instruction
• Instructs students in academic subject matter and social, emotional, and behavioral skill areas
• Supports leadership with procedures for identifying, tracking, assessing, and monitoring MLLs
• Manages the annual language proficiency exam and the one-time identification screener
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for assessments
• Participates in district and school-based professional development

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0
• New York certified in TESOL or Bilingual Education or in process of obtaining a certification

Nice to have

• Two years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement
• Master’s degree preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• paid Family Leave

About the company

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.