EL Teacher (Part-time)

Location: Washington, DC 
Department: Academics 
Application Deadline: Until filled 
Employment Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date of Position: August 11, 2025
Reports to: EL Guide
Compensation: Salary starts at $44,996 - $61,663 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School

Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School’s mission is to provide diverse families in Washington, DC, a public Montessori education designed to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.  

Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. We will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education. 

Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support human development through an uncompromising application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model. We support prevention through early learning, support and intervention, enabling us to quickly and effectively address learning challenges. Finally, we support the community through an intensive approach to family engagement. 

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school’s work. We are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds. 

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Position Overview: 

The EL Teacher (part-time) is a member of the Academic Team, reports to the EL Guide, and collaborates with the Montessori faculty of Breakthrough Montessori. They participate in identifying English Learners (ELs), provide direct instruction to English Learners (ELs), and partner closely with the students' classroom teams and families to best support their learning and development. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The part-time EL Teacher position is a 10-month role with typical working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Responsibilities include the following:

English Language (EL) Instruction and Support

• Provide direct instruction and English Language (EL) services to students, as assigned by the EL Guide, including students in PK3 through Grade 6.


• Collaborate with classroom staff to support differentiated instruction and ensure the integration of language development strategies into the general education setting.


• Support students within the classroom or in a pull-out setting, as appropriate.


• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support English language acquisition for English Learners (ELs).


• Utilize various instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs, including whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction.


• Assist in developing EL support plans for all English Learners (ELs) and collaborate with classroom teams to implement these plans effectively.


• Maintain ongoing communication with families of English Learners (ELs) and actively engage them in their child’s learning.


• Plan and facilitate workshops to support and inform families.


• Prepare progress reports for all students on your caseload and participate in family conferences to discuss student development and progress.


• Attend meetings, training sessions, and planning cooperatives to ensure comprehensive support for students’ academic and language development.


• Manage the learning environment to promote positive student behavior and ensure a safe, inclusive, and healthy classroom.


• Participate in school events and activities beyond regular school hours as needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Data and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations relating to English Learners (ELs)


• Coordinate and administer required language proficiency and academic achievement tests to determine placement, monitor student progress on an ongoing basis, and determine when a student is to be exited from the program


• Compile and maintain each student's profile summary (record of achievement and progress)


• Conduct ongoing monitoring of student progress


• Help maintain a school database of EL and EL-eligible students and assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements.


• Collect and report data to meet compliance and reporting requirements, including submissions to the State, Department of Education, census, grant applications, the annual report, and other mandated reports


• Participate and contribute to IEPs, eligibility meetings, MTSS, and 504 plans


• Support with the administering of required language proficiency tests for identifying English Learner (ELs)

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• Firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission and anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy


• Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and families


• Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators 


• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded


• Be committed to their own learning


• Citizenship, residency, or work visa in the United States is required.


• Ability to work with students of various abilities


• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development


• Commitment to following the lead of Montessori practices


• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to use data, assessment, and support for all students within the traditional Montessori curriculum to close the education debt for all our children

Education and Experience: 

• Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families. 


• Must be “highly qualified” and have at minimum a BA and passing score on the state-required test for ESL instruction, or Certification in ESL instruction, or a Master's in TESOL or related field. 


• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.


• Knowledge of EL regulations.


• 2 – 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience with an emphasis in ESL


• Montessori experience preferred. Without previous Montessori experience, demonstrate an eagerness to learn about the method and support its implementation.
  

Benefits: 

We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes:

• Paid personal time off


• Paid family leave (in addition to DC paid family leave)


• Paid bereavement leave


• Paid leave for the observation of a religious holiday 

Breakthrough invests heavily in the professional development (PD) of our faculty through:

• An individual professional development budget of $250/year to pursue additional PD opportunities;


• Conference participation and 


• A Continuing Education grant program that provides grantees up to $20,000 to complete Montessori teacher training, an advanced degree or other license. 

Other benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision (Carefirst Blue Cross)


• Retirement (Vanguard Retirement)


• AFLAC
  


• Long-term disability
  

Visit our website at www.breakthroughmontessori.org for information on Breakthrough Montessori PCS, including more on employee benefits and our company culture. 

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.