Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.Want to love what you do? Let's make it happen! Check out our candidates' success stories!We are looking for staff who are…Looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environmentexcited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is centralinterested in learning about being an educatorIn action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.Specifically, English as a New Language (ENL) are responsible for:Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learnProviding integrated instruction in an inclusive classroom with all learnersDeveloping and implementing high quality lesson plans accessible to all learners needsAssessing students ELL status on ATS, administering home language surveys, and conducting NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments when neededDriving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needsCollaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroomSupporting colleagues in their understanding and work with ENL studentsInspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potentialDeveloping and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN familiesQualifications:NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching CertificationBilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English minimum)Urban elementary teaching experienceDemonstrated success raising achievement levels of all studentsAn unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high levelProven commitment and success working with students and familiesThe ability to thrive in a startup environmentThe ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting schoolA sense of humor and kindness towards your colleaguesAdvanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferredBilingual (Spanish)Music performanceEarly Childhood teaching experience and/or certificationsProject Based Learning and Inquiry Based LearningResponsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models
