Dual Immersion Teacher (Bilingual Spanish & English)

Job Summary

Role Summary
Voices Academies’ Dual Immersion Elementary Educator will be motivated and learning-driven, who can work both independently and in a team. Under the supervision of the leadership team, teachers have the opportunity to create a positive learning environment and to plan engaging lessons to fulfill the educational objectives of the children in the grade level/classes assigned. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to ensure that a learner receives high-quality experiences, makes accelerated educational progress as needed, and reaches or exceeds their goals for the school year. This role supervises associate teachers, student teachers, and parent volunteers when applicable. This role collaborates with all school staff who share responsibilities over the learners in their care.

Requirements / Qualifications

Voices Academies Dual Immersion Educator candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
CA Credential: Multiple Subject or eligible for an intern credential
Valid bilingual authorization (BCLAD or equivalent, BCC, ELD, or LDS, etc.)
Knowledge of all K-5 subject matters as guided by the California Common Core Standards
Demonstrated dedication to Voices Academies’ mission and values, with a commitment to public education, equity, social justice, and accelerating academic growth for students from low-income communities.
Ability to work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrate success in working with school-age children.
Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in English and/or Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and classroom contexts. (Educators assigned to instruct in a single program language are expected to demonstrate at least intermediate oral and written communication skills in the partner language to support collaboration with colleagues, families, and shared learners.)
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, and basic technological proficiency, including logging into platforms, accessing and composing emails, navigating spreadsheets, creating documents and slides, and using QR codes.
Works well in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities.
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design, first and second language acquisition, and the unique characteristics of public charter schools in California
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Working Conditions:
Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, and speak, and to reach, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch in a classroom and school environment
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and move throughout campus with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout campus as required to support instruction and student supervision, with or without reasonable accommodation
Occasional evening and or weekend work
Occasional travel
Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Employment Eligibility
Cleared Criminal Background Check
Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation:
Annual salary range: $64,446- $97,299
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan
Paid holidays and three floating days
Growth opportunities

Employment:
Reports directly to the Vice Principal or Principal
Full-Time, Exempt Position
Position follows an 11-month calendar
At-Will Agreement

Comments and Other Information

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.