Certified English Learner Teacher

Mission: To foster the acculturation, education, and well-being of newly-arrived refugee and immigrant children and their families.

Job Posting – Contract Position

Role: Certified Afterschool ESL Teacher

Employment Type: Contract (Part-time)

Schedule: 20–25 hours per week, afternoons (2:00–6:00 p.m.)

Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday- Remote

Contract Term: October 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Reports To: Afterschool Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Compensation
As this is a government-funded contract, applicants are required to specify their proposed hourly rate for the service in their application. A total of 725 hours of work in the school year (October-June) is required for this role.

About OurBRIDGE For KIDS
ourBRIDGE for KIDS is a Charlotte-based organization dedicated to the education and well-being of newly arrived refugee and immigrant families. Our year-round afterschool and summer programs support English acquisition, socio-emotional growth, and cultural pride for K–8 students from diverse backgrounds. We are a "no-worksheet" program—our learning environment is hands-on, play-based, and rooted in building authentic relationships through experiential learning.

Position Overview

ourBRIDGE for KIDS is seeking a dynamic, student-centered ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher who is passionate about working with culturally diverse communities and newly arrived school-age children. The ESL Teacher will deliver instruction using evidence-based practices while fostering a supportive and encouraging classroom environment.

The teacher will be expected to bring their own curriculum and design engaging activities that align with ourBRIDGE's no-worksheet approach. This includes hands-on projects, interactive games, and relationship-based experiential learning. Priority will be given to applicants with a proven track record of using these methods successfully. The teacher will also conduct assessments to track progress and will submit a comprehensive end-of-year report on each student's growth in English acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an ESL curriculum tailored to the needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students, prioritizing interactive, game-based, and hands-on learning over worksheets.
• Create engaging instructional materials, resources, and activities that promote active participation and practical language use.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in a supportive, relationship-focused environment.
• Administer student assessments at the beginning, mid-point, and end of the program to measure literacy skills and progress.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, assessment records, and required documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with school staff, particularly ESL teachers, to ensure coordinated student support.
• Continuously assess and adapt lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet student needs.
• Submit a year-end report summarizing each student's progress and recommendations for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• ESL certification or equivalent credentials.
• Minimum 2 years of ESL teaching experience with school-age children, preferably in diverse or newcomer communities.
• Demonstrated success using hands-on, game-based, and experiential learning approaches.
• Ability to create and adapt curriculum for varying skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to inclusive education.

Preferred Requirements

• Two years of relevant work experience
• Bilingual

Work Environment

• Hybrid: About 4 hours in person M-Th & 4 hour admin on Fridays
• Ability to perform the duties outlined in the job description..

Other

• Observe and enforce all ourBRIDGE policies, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Must participate in ourBRIDGE trauma-informed care, TCRT, and other relevant training.

This is a part-time, in-person position. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina

To Apply: Hiring process includes an initial 30 minute remote interview, followed by an in-person meeting.

As an equal opportunity employer, ourBRIDGE is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.