English as a Second Language Teaching Specialist

Immediate opening for English as a Second Language Teaching Specialist.  Seeking qualified Specialist to work with at-risk youth placed in residential Department of Youth Services facilities. Individuals must be willing to travel as needed. We are looking for passionate and collaborative teachers who are committed to working with youth in small classroom settings.  We value professionalism, positive youth development, and culturally responsive teaching.  Classes are small and teachers should have a highly personalized approach with a focus on academic and behavioral success. We are a supportive team offering teachers growth through coaching and continued professional development.  Candidates should be Bilingual (Spanish/English), hold a Bachelor’s Degree, and have a current Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL. Reliable transportation/frequent travel required. 

This is a union contract position; salary is based on union scale which includes paid personal and sick time.  If you need it, sick leave may be advanced; 4.5 days for new hires; prorated based on start date. Teachers are part of the teachers’ state retirement system (MTRS) or the State Retirement System. Qualified staff may receive loan forgiveness - up to $17,500!  
CES offers a variety of benefits, to learn more visit: https://www.collaborative.org/employment/human-resources/benefits

Who We Are: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting teaching excellence through coaching, professional development and excellent administrative support.  CES prides itself on providing robust and engaging learning opportunities to all its teachers.
 
We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do… together!

Social Justice and Equity work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work pro-actively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.  
 
We hope that you will join us in this work!
 
This is you:

• You have a passion for teaching all students, especially those who have been marginalized.
• You value professionalism and culturally responsive educational opportunities.
• You strive to understand emerging trends in education, seek to thoughtfully employ best practices, support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). 
• You recognize that addressing societal oppression and inequities requires ongoing education and a commitment to allyship. 


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