Associate Teacher (Bilingual Spanish and English)

Voices College Bound Language Academies•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a public charter school network preparing learners for higher education through a rigorous English and Spanish dual-immersion program. Its sociocultural approach emphasizes collaboration, language development, culturally sustaining practices, developmentally responsive instruction, and reflective, data-informed teaching. The school’s goal is for every learner to graduate bilingual and biliterate. The Dual Immersion Associate Teacher creates a nurturing, language-rich classroom for young children. Working with the school team under the guidance of the teacher of record and leadership team, the associate teacher facilitates and supplements developmentally appropriate lessons and assessments that support oral language, social-emotional growth, and content knowledge in both program languages. The role involves observing children to guide instruction, building relationships with families, and helping create a safe classroom community where children can participate, communicate, and take learning risks. The associate teacher also partners with colleagues and volunteers to maintain an organized, responsive learning environment and support each child’s development. This is a non-exempt, at-will position that follows a 10-month calendar and reports directly to the Business Manager. The position may be full-time or part-time. Medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid holidays are available to full-time employees only.

Requirements

High school diploma and one of the following: two years of college (48 units), an A.A. degree or higher, or a passing score on a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
Demonstrated dedication to the school’s mission and values, with commitment to public education, equity, social justice, and accelerating academic growth for students from low-income communities.
Ability to work independently and flexibly, with demonstrated success working with school-age children.
Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish, including effective communication in academic, professional, and classroom contexts. Educators assigned to instruct in a single program language are expected to have at least intermediate oral and written communication skills in the partner language to support collaboration.
Strong organizational skills and experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders.
Basic technological proficiency, including using platforms and email, navigating spreadsheets, creating documents and slides, and using QR codes.
Ability to work well in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Before final employment offer: First Aid/CPR/AED certification, clear criminal background check, and valid TB clearance.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to be trained as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or Substitute Permit.
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 characteristics of public charter schools in California.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Establish an inclusive culture of high expectations and build secure educator-child relationships that support learning and self-regulation.
Assist with student behavior management and maintain student supervision and safety in indoor and outdoor environments.
Use arrival, transitions, meals, bathroom and hygiene routines, and cleanup as teaching opportunities that build independence, self-care, participation, and language acquisition.
Support children in entering and sustaining play or lessons and in resolving peer conflicts.
Scaffold learning with visuals, modeling, and gestures consistent with classroom language allocation.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction and adapt curriculum to learner needs as directed by the teacher.
Provide instruction to learners with special needs in accordance with their IEPs and use support services as appropriate.
Facilitate teacher-planned learning experiences during play, routines, and small-group activities; tutor as directed.
Assist with learner assessment, recording results, tracking learner information, and maintaining accurate records as directed by the teacher.
Provide instruction under the guidance and supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator.
Prepare and maintain classroom materials and the learning environment.
Support positive relationships with families during arrival, dismissal, and classroom participation.
Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, families, community partners, and service providers to align curriculum, share practices, support student needs, and advance the school’s vision.
Collaborate and co-plan with teachers of record to provide a coherent educational experience incorporating co-teaching practices.
Work cooperatively with school staff, including educational specialists, interventionists, and support staff, to resolve shared concerns and support learners across classrooms.
Implement health and mobility supports under supervision, including toileting, G-tube feeding, and medication administration under the supervision of the school nurse; assist with students’ physical needs, lifting, mobility, and campus access.
Participate in professional development, school-provided training and retreats, planning, data analysis, collaborative meetings, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, trips, and family meetings as needed.
Uphold the school’s mission, vision, policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality expectations.
Perform assigned cafeteria, yard, and traffic duty and monitor and interact with students during the workday.
Perform other duties as assigned.