Summer Opportunities Academics & enRichment (SOAR) EL Teacher - 2026

Summer Opportunities Academics & enRichment (SOAR)EL Teacher - 2026The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey."The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:Value different cultures;Engage with the community;Communicate effectively;Think creatively;Skillfully solve problems; andAchieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.Burlington School District is seeking an experienced and energetic EL teacher to support newly-arrived elementary-aged English Learner/multilingual students in gaining increasing familiarity with the routines of US schools as well as critical oral language, reading and math skills through high-quality focused academic programming which is appropriate to their varying levels of proficiency in English. The design for the academic program will be that of a multi-age sheltered classroom specifically designed for students who have recently arrived in the US. One classroom will serve students who have completed grades K-2, while another will serve students who have completed grades 3-5. Students will also benefit from participation in theme-based enrichment activities and field trips over the course of the 5-week summer program.QUALIFICATIONS:Job Requirements:Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.EL endorsement strongly preferredEligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.Commitment to work all 5 program weeks, July 1s t- August 1stExperience:Previous experience and Training working with English language learners, ideally at the elementary level.Previous experience working in a summer learning program. Or understanding of summer learning.Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.Knowledge:Knowledge of best practices regarding relationship building, creating a safe yet challenging learning environment, and motivation and student management, particularly for students who are not yet fully proficient in English.Evidence of strong connection with students and familiesExperience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.Knowledge of elementary research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning.Dates and Position Hours:In-Service Date: (TBD), 1-3 daysProgram Dates: June 29th - July 30th, M-Th, 5 weeks.