Dual Immersion Teacher (Bilingual Spanish & English )

VOICES COLLEGE BOUND LANGUAGE ACADEMIES•San Jose, CA

4d•$64,446 - $97,299•Onsite

About The Position

Voices Academies’ Dual Immersion Elementary Educator plans and delivers engaging, standards-based instruction within the school’s English and Spanish dual-language model. The teacher creates an inclusive, rigorous, and language-rich learning environment that supports bilingualism, biliteracy, critical thinking, social-emotional development, and college preparation. Instruction is responsive to students’ academic and language development, uses culturally sustaining and developmentally appropriate practices, and is informed by ongoing assessment and student progress data. The role includes providing instruction to general and special education learners under the school’s full-inclusion model, implementing IEPs and MTSS supports as appropriate, and differentiating instruction to meet individual needs. The teacher collaborates with a language partner educator, colleagues, school leadership, families, community partners, and service providers. The role may supervise associate teachers, student teachers, and parent volunteers. It reports directly to the Vice Principal or Principal and follows an 11-month calendar. This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
California Multiple Subject Credential or eligibility for an intern credential.
Valid bilingual authorization, such as BCLAD or equivalent, BCC, ELD, or LDS.
Knowledge of K–5 subject matter as guided by the California Common Core Standards.
Dedication to Voices Academies’ 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, demonstrate flexibility, and succeed in working with school-age children.
Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in English and/or Spanish, including effective communication in academic, professional, and classroom contexts. Educators assigned to instruct in one program language must 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, email, spreadsheets, documents, slides, and QR codes.
Ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification, employment eligibility clearance, criminal background clearance, and valid TB clearance required after an offer is extended and before a final agreement.
Ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout campus, and lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to be trained as needed.

Nice To Haves

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 college preparation for all students.
Implement the dual-language model faithfully, adjusting instruction to students’ second-language development and maintaining clear language allocation and teacher language isolation.
Develop lesson plans, pacing calendars, and instructional materials aligned with Voices’ instructional practices and guidelines.
Plan age-appropriate, culturally responsive learning activities based on California Common Core State Standards, with content and language objectives and appropriate depth of knowledge.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction for general and special education learners in both languages.
Support students’ social-emotional development by creating a safe, inclusive environment and modeling self-regulation, empathy, and collaboration.
Organize classroom systems, routines, and procedures and manage learner behavior to support engagement.
Provide instruction consistent with the full-inclusion model and students’ IEPs, use support services as appropriate, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
Monitor student progress through MTSS, implement targeted interventions, and use progress-monitoring data to refine scaffolds and support measurable academic growth.
Assess and document student progress using formative and summative measures; maintain accurate records, including attendance; administer required assessments; and use data to adjust learning goals and instruction.
Plan and facilitate a classroom program aligned with school and network goals and mission, using assessment evidence to design responsive learning experiences.
Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, families, community partners, and service providers to align curriculum, share practices, participate in planning and school activities, and address student needs.
Collaborate and co-plan with the language partner educator to provide a coherent experience for shared learners.
Mentor and co-plan with an assigned Associate Teacher, sharing weekly plans and goals and aligning classroom teaching, management practices, and routines.
Participate in professional development, professional learning communities, school-provided training, retreats, planning, data analysis, and collaborative meetings.
Uphold the school’s mission, vision, policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality expectations, and participate in required school programs, family meetings, and community events as needed.
Build partnerships with families, encourage parent involvement, communicate regularly about classroom learning, and conduct timely conferences and progress reporting.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification, employment eligibility clearance, criminal background clearance, and valid TB clearance before receiving a final employment agreement.