Now Hiring - GEN ED ESL Teacher - New Orleans

Job Title: General Education ESL Teacher
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
School Year: 2025–2026
Grade Levels: K–12 (placement based on experience and district needs)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Hourly Pay: $42–$47/hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher to serve English Learners (ELs) across K–12 grade levels in New Orleans, LA, for the 2025–2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about language acquisition, equitable access to education, and student-centered instruction that supports academic growth and language development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver standards-aligned ESL instruction to English Learners in a pull-out, push-in, or co-teaching model

• Assess English language proficiency and use data to guide individualized instruction

• Provide differentiated instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking based on students’ language levels

• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to implement accommodations and support ELs across the curriculum

• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment that affirms students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds

• Communicate regularly with families in a culturally sensitive manner, with support as needed for translation/interpretation

• Monitor and document student progress toward language acquisition goals and participate in language proficiency assessments

• Support compliance with state and federal regulations related to English Learner education

• Engage in ongoing professional development focused on language instruction and multilingual learner support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field

• Valid Louisiana teaching certification with ESL endorsement (or eligibility to obtain prior to the start of the school year)

• Experience working with English Learners in a K–12 setting preferred

• Knowledge of WIDA English Language Development Standards and assessment practices

• Strong collaboration, communication, and instructional planning skills

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and the academic success of multilingual learners

Why Join Us:

• Competitive hourly compensation of $42–$47

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on English Learners’ academic and language development

• Supportive teaching environment with access to instructional resources and professional development

• Diverse student population and collaborative school culture

• Role aligned with best practices in language acquisition and culturally responsive teaching
  
  Application Instructions: 
  Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Marsalis James or call at 470.665.4622.