ESL Teaching Tutor

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ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated students, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent PreK-12 day school. Our mission is to inspire and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of a greater good. At the Academy, every child is challenged to explore and excel to their highest ability and encouraged to arrive each day with their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply for this today!

Job Description

As an ESL Teaching Tutor, you will work with students who are non-native English speakers to help them improve their language skills and succeed academically. The ideal candidate will be patient, creative, and passionate about teaching English as a second language.

Working in collaboration with and reporting to the Director of Student and Instructional Support, this key professional strives to develop and deliver an outstanding experience for students enrolled in Sewickley’s Learning Support Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Lower, Middle, and Senior school students who are non-native speakers of English with learning strategies and academic support; provide individual and group instruction as appropriate; and serve as a resource for faculty
• Collect and analyze data to inform impactful decision-making, provide strong instruction, and adjust learning plans with the students’ changing needs
• Create and implement creative and effective lesson plans in order to meet the needs of students at varying abilities
• Attend and contribute actively to support team meetings in both divisions
• Collaborate with the faculty and student support team about students’ needs and progress
• Monitor and track students' progress and communicate with parents or guardians
• Effectively promote and support the use of relevant technologies
• Remain current with best practices in the field of ESL instruction
• Demonstrate a desire for constant professional and personal growth by regularly participating in and seeking out professional learning opportunities
• Promote school life by sponsoring student clubs and activities and serving on academic committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education or a related field: Master’s degree preferred
• ESL certification or equivalent experience
• Experience assessing, teaching, and supporting non-native speakers in high school/middle school in need of ESL services.
• Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and proficiency levels
• Proven success working collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, and school leaders
• Exceptional organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Sewickley Academy is committed to having an inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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