Posted: 08-May-25
Location: Foster City, California
Type: Part Time
Salary: 40,000-65,000
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK through 8th grade. We are a warm and welcoming community with a collaborative team focused on bettering our school, supporting our students and welcoming our families. Wornick Day School is seeking a Learning Specialist, specializing in language learners, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The Specialist will be part of the Learning Support Services team and work closely with students learning English as a second language. The role will involve providing one-on-one or small group instruction and collaborating with teachers, professionals, and parents to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed. We are seeking an experienced person who has experience in progressive educational environments. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@wornickjds.org.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct instruction to language learners in both individual and group settings.
- Monitor progress and adapt teaching methods to meet the specific needs of students.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to integrate language support into the curriculum.
- Assess student performance and provide regular feedback to students, families, and educational staff.
- Implement and support various strategies to enhance language acquisition, including scaffolding, differentiation, and cultural sensitivity.
- Stay up-to-date with best practices in language acquisition and special education, particularly in language learners.
- Provide support in the use of educational technologies that facilitate language learning.
- Participate in weekly SST meetings to discuss students’ progress
- Communicate effectively with parents about student needs and progress
The ideal candidate will have:
- At a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Master’s Degree preferred in literacy or equivalent field
- Proven experience working with language learners, preferably in a K-12 education setting.
- In-depth knowledge of language acquisition theories and language learning strategies.
- Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Language Learners.
- Ability to work collaboratively with educators, students, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning styles.
- Certification in CLAD preferred.
- Knowledge of Wilson Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and/or Lindamood Bell methodologies desired
- Be familiar with progressive educational approaches (Project Based Learning, student centered classroom, flipped classroom etc)
- Experience with Google Classroom, G Suite, and other LMS a plus
- Possess a love of learning and a passion for engaging students
- Be a collaborative team member who will seek advice from peers and rely on the professional expertise of our administrators and support services
- First aid/CPR a plus
- Experience with independent schools is a plus!