WHO WE ARE
Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole child—nurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every child’s unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.
Our mission goes beyond academics; we guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and life—ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
THE ROLE
At Heartwood Community School, we celebrate the incredible superpower of multilingualism and are committed to ensuring all students—regardless of life circumstances—can and will succeed. As a Multilingual Learner Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting our growing multilingual learner population by diagnosing, planning, and delivering high-quality, targeted instruction. You will provide expert guidance to classroom teachers, design and implement intensive language acquisition instruction, and ensure compliance with state and district requirements. This position is ideal for a mission-driven educator passionate about language development, collaboration, and achieving exceptional outcomes for students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply deep knowledge of pedagogy, language acquisition, and cultural understanding to support multilingual learners in listening, reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Create robust, outcome-driven intervention plans that scaffold learning to maximize student growth, incorporating engaging and rigorous lesson plans.
- Administer assessments to monitor student progress, analyze data to inform instruction, and effectively communicate progress to students, families, and school leaders.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support multilingual learners in the general education setting.
- Develop and oversee compliance with Multilingual Learner accommodation plans and maintain required district and state documentation.
- Administer ACCESS testing for eligible students.
- Deliver high-quality small group instruction tailored to meet the needs of multilingual learners.
- Design and lead professional development sessions to educate staff on best practices for supporting multilingual students.
- Contribute to a positive school-wide culture by engaging with families and participating in school events, traditions, and community-building opportunities.
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
We are unapologetically committed to recruiting the best people in our field. We seek only those team members who set the highest standards for themselves and are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children.
- Expertise in teaching explicit decoding, language comprehension, and English language acquisition.
- Demonstrated ability to create a supportive, engaging, and joyful classroom environment that fosters belonging and academic growth.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail in managing compliance and instructional documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, share resources, and provide mentorship on strategies for multilingual learners.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with students, families, and staff.
- A team-oriented mindset, including humility, maturity, and a commitment to continuous improvement through feedback and reflection.
- Commitment to professional growth, learning new instructional techniques, and sharing expertise with others.
- Bilingual strongly preferred.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Valid South Carolina teaching certification with ELL Certification preferred; willingness to obtain ELL Certification required.
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in elementary settings and underserved communities.
- Experience with Orton-Gillingham instructional methods preferred; willingness to be trained in Orton-Gillingham required.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs., kneel, sit, or stand for extended periods.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this role is $80,000, with eligibility for a relocation package. To uphold our commitment to equitable and fair compensation, we offer a competitive salary and have a no-negotiation policy.
We are committed to building a best in class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Retirement Plans