Summer ESL Teacher (Grades 1-2 or Grades 3-4) Job ID 1268

Bedford Public SchoolsInvites Applications For The Position OfSummer ESL Teacher (Grades 1-2 or Grades 3-4)Position Title: Summer ESL Teacher (Grades 12 or Grades 34)Location: Bedford High SchoolProgram Dates: July 623, 2026 (MondayThursday, 9:00am12:00pm)Compensation: $55.00/hourBedford Public Schools is seeking two ESL teachers to deliver targeted English language development instruction to elementary English learners. This 3-week program provides 12 hours of instruction per week, with an additional 30 minutes of daily prep time (2 hours/week). Teachers will also participate in a required 3-hour planning day on Thursday, June 29, alongside the EL Director.Teachers will design lesson plans that focus on instruction aligned to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, supporting students' growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Lessons will emphasize academic language development through the key language uses of inform, explain, and narrate, helping students build vocabulary, oral expression, and content-area comprehension.QualificationsDESE teaching license requiredSuccessful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I)Successful completion of a SORI CheckSuccessful completion of National Background check (fingerprinting)Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.(Revised 6.2.25)