The EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher is responsible for identifying, assessing, and instructing High School and Middle School children whose first language is not English and who require support in developing academic language in English. 

Summary of duties

• Conduct WIDA assessments to determine initial placement or suitability for admission to ASL
• Provide high quality instruction based on current research-based best practices comprising a combination of classroom support, small group and one-to-one sessions depending on the needs of the child
• Build an awareness of the needs of the EAL student among the faculty, and suggest teaching strategies and practices that will enhance the learning experience
• Maintain open communication with families, including meeting with them to demonstrate and support effective English-learning practices
• Work flexibly and collaboratively with the other teachers across both divisions in middle and high school, sharing information and communicating effectively
• Participate in regular and purposeful meetings with colleagues and departments, including the EAL team, the Student Support Services team and grade-level teams
• Organize and participate in activities outside of the classroom that promote the linguistic diversity of the school
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
• Any other duties reasonably requested by administration (Middle School and High School Principals and Director of Teaching and Learning

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students
• Training and experience in intercultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and workplace
• Demonstrate experience working with and administering EAL-specific assessment tools to inform language acquisition
• Demonstrably strong oral and written communication skills
• Significant recent professional development germane to the position
• Commitment to ongoing professional development related to EAL, multilingualism and best practices in multilingual education.
• Substantive experience teaching EAL students ages 10-18 and a demonstrated understanding of the stages of language acquisition with a solid understanding of the linguistics of English (grammar, syntax, phonology, etc)
• Excellent technology skills; up-to-date knowledge of current trends in classroom technology
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
• Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience supporting student welfare

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Significant coursework, certification or degree in EAL or related field
• Experience in delivering professional development in the field of EAL
• Teaching experience in an international environment

About The American School in London

The American School in London is a non-profit, independent, Kindergarten-Grade 12 school offering an American curriculum in an international setting, with a student body of 1,350 representing over 50 nationalities. Our outstanding faculty fosters intellectual rigor and independent thinking. The School’s location in central London further enhances the educational experience.

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