Dual Language Teacher (Kindergarten) 2026-2027

Foundation Academies•Trenton, NJ

21h•$60,500 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you an expert educator who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful scholars? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Must possess NJ certification in Elementary P–3 or Elementary K–6 by start date.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (oral and written).
New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement or proven eligibility by start date.
2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred.
Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement.
You are committed to living out our mission.
Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment.
Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values.
Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate lessons in English and Spanish that foster creativity, curiosity, and mastery of kindergarten content and language objectives.
Provide engaging individual and small-group instruction that supports diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of young learners.
Implement the school’s dual language model with fidelity, including clear language allocation, explicit language objectives, and opportunities for biliteracy development.
Create a structured, inclusive, and linguistically affirming classroom environment that promotes respect, creativity, collaboration, and academic growth across languages.
Model emotional intelligence and strong oral language, communication, and listening skills in both languages to support positive classroom culture and language development.
Establish and maintain routines, transitions, and classroom systems appropriate for kindergarten learners.
Manage classroom supplies and instructional materials to ensure scholars have equitable access to resources that support learning in both languages.
Assess and evaluate scholar work using developmentally appropriate tools in English and Spanish, and provide constructive, actionable feedback to support continuous growth.
Stay current with educational research and best practices in early childhood education, dual language instruction, and culturally responsive teaching through ongoing professional development.
Demonstrate cultural and linguistic awareness by ensuring curriculum, materials, and classroom experiences are representative, inclusive, and equitable.
Collaborate with co-teachers, ESL/bilingual staff, special education teams, and remain informed about Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) and Special Services as needed.
Participate in school- and organization-wide events that strengthen family and community engagement, including bilingual family outreach and school activities.

Benefits

Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.
Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities
Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose