Dual Language Spanish Kindergarten Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

About the position

To provide direct instruction to kindergarten students in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools' high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. Support team, school, and district initiatives, provide support to all students' academic, behavioral, social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure the development of the whole child while adhering to the district's curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in acquiring English as a Second Language.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Consults with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and/or school committees.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Commits to actively working to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and equitable for all students.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Early Childhood, with or without disabilities (PreK-2), with Bilingual Endorsement is required.
• At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study.
• Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings.
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support student success.
• Strong data-collection skills to help inform decisions for students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional content license is encouraged.
• Candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of education.
• Candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of workplace harassment based on various factors including race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and more.