English as a Second Language Teacher, K–8

Job overview

The English as a Second Language Teacher, K–8 role is onsite in Detroit, MI, with annual compensation of $60,000–$75,000. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year at Escuela Avancemos! Academy, a K–8 school in Southwest Detroit. The teacher provides targeted English development instruction and collaborates with school staff to improve English learners’ language proficiency and access to academic content. The role also supports assessment, instructional planning, and professional learning for educators.

What you'll do

• Plan and provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• coordinate WIDA screening and annual assessment
• use WIDA and M-STEP data to inform instruction
• adapt curriculum for individual, small-group, and tiered instruction
• consult with teachers on instructional practices and grading rubrics
• maintain student progress records
• communicate with parents
• lead relevant professional learning
• develop curriculum and assessment resources for English learners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

english as a second language teacher

k–8

escuela avancemos! academy

detroit mi

$60k–$75k/year

english learners

esl instruction

wida assessment

m-step data

spanish and english

michigan teaching certificate

dental insurance

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance
• health insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an ESL or bilingual endorsement, and fluency in Spanish and English at an academic level. A master’s degree is preferred; two years’ experience with English learners is preferred.

About the employer

SANGA CONSULTING INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.