ELL Support Teacher

Job Overview

About Bright Learners Private School

Bright Learners Private School is a vibrant and inclusive American curriculum school in Dubai committed to nurturing students’ academic excellence, personal growth, and overall well-being. We are proud to offer a holistic education that values personalized support, language development, and inclusive learning to ensure every student thrives.

As part of our growing team, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced ELL Support Teacher who will provide targeted English language support to students whose first language is not English. The role focuses on fostering language acquisition, improving literacy skills, and enabling students to access the full curriculum with confidence and success.

Job Overview

The ELL Support Teacher will be responsible for assessing students’ language proficiency, planning and delivering tailored lessons, and collaborating with classroom teachers to support language development across all subject areas. This role includes monitoring progress, maintaining records, and supporting both students and staff in creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching English as a second language, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to empowering students to reach their academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ English language proficiency and identify specific learning needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to support English language development across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Work closely with classroom teachers to scaffold instruction and provide strategies to support ELL students in all subjects.
• Monitor and track student progress, maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to students, parents, and school leadership.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment that promotes confidence and active participation.
• Provide small-group or one-to-one interventions as needed to accelerate language acquisition.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop ELL-friendly classroom materials and resources.
• Support the school in maintaining compliance with KHDA guidelines for language support and inclusive practices.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives such as literacy development programs and student success interventions.
• Participate in parent meetings and guide supporting English language development at home.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching ELL/ESL students, preferably in an American curriculum school.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition strategies, differentiation, and assessment for ELL students.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, parents, and leadership.
• Familiarity with KHDA guidelines for English language support and inclusive education.