Transitional Kindergarten Dual Immersion Teacher (Bilingual Spanish and English)

Job Summary

The Dual Immersion Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Educator creates a nurturing, language-rich classroom where young children learn through play, interaction, and exploration. Working collaboratively with the school team and under the guidance of the leadership team, the teacher designs developmentally appropriate experiences that support oral language development, social-emotional growth, and foundational thinking skills in both program languages.

The educator observes children closely to guide instruction, builds strong relationships with families, and fosters a classroom community where children feel safe to participate, communicate, and take risks as learners. The TK teacher partners with associate teachers, student teachers, and volunteers to maintain a responsive and organized learning environment and collaborates with staff who share responsibility for supporting each child’s development

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
CA Credential: Multiple Subject, PK-3rd, or eligible for intern credential
Valid bilingual authorization (BCLAD or equivalent, BCC, ELD, or LDS, etc.)
Having one of the following:
At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both (transcripts requested)
Child Development Teacher Permit, or higher level, issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Knowledge of all TK subject matters as guided by the California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)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 both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and classroom contexts.
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 preferred.
Implementation of the Desired Results Developmental Profiles (DRDP)
Understanding of early childhood assessment systems and pedagogical documentation strategies.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, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
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
Eligible for a $10,000 annual stipend (stipends are taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld). The stipend will be prorated based on the employee’s start date within the school year.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan

Employment:

Reports directly to the Vice Principal or Principal
Full-Time, Exempt Position
Position follows 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.