Position Title: Elementary School ESL Teacher (2026-2027)

Position: Elementary School ESL Teacher, 2026-2027

Location: Hyde Park, MA

Start date: August, 2026

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opening for an Elementary English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is based at our elementary school on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park. Qualified applicants must have a valid ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by date of hire.

We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization.

The compensation for Match teaching positions ranges from $61,812-$98,899 and is based on a candidates prior years of teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance.

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OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

At Match, we call our ESL teachers Language Acquisition Teachers (LATs). Matchs LATs do the important work necessary to teach language and support the multilingual students at our school., our middle school on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, or our high school on 1001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton.

Language Acquisition Teachers provide instruction to students who require an English language development course of study. The LAT Teacher reports to the Network Director of Language Acquisition and is responsible for:

• Providing co-teaching, instructional and inclusion support in general education classes containing multilingual learners;
• Providing targeted language interventions to multilingual students in a small group setting;
• Using ELD levels and other formative assessments to drive instruction and achieve language acquisition goals;
• Helping to manage the schools language acquisition programming including, but not limited to: completion of necessary paperwork and filing, teacher professional development, management of parent and student communication, administration of student testing/screening, and upholding applicable Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance requirements;
• Communicating regularly with families about student progress through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person meetings;
• Working together with other team members to teach back to the school staff about language development and best practices for building language in the classroom every day.
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
• Participate actively in Matchs coaching and professional development programming;
• Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time (e.g. arrival, lunch and dismissal); and
• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants who:

• have at least two years of full-time experience as an ESL, classroom, or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting;
• hold a valid and appropriate ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or obtain the licensure by date of hire;
• believe that all students can and will succeed;
• desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; have a proven record of student success and achievement