Head Teacher (Bilingual Spanish and English) - Grades 1-5, Lower Division

Avenues • New York, NY

22d • $70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES? A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. There is no place quite like Avenues. Deep Collaboration and Constant Evolution Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in Grades 1-5 will learn from their teachers in both English and the target language. In this role you will: Follow an alternate day schedule and teach curriculum in both English and Spanish languages that supports student wellbeing and encompasses all academic subjects Partner with colleagues to create an innovative and engaging classroom environment for students at all levels of language learning Job Description WHAT YOU’LL DO Start date: August 2026 Collaborate intensively and daily with fellow grade-level and language colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs. Design an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility. Deeply connect with students, colleagues, and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety, and respect. Create a rigorous and joyful learning atmosphere that fosters a deep sense of belonging in students.

Requirements

• Native or near native fluency in both Spanish and English (written and oral) is required. You must be able to teach academic content, facilitate discussion, and communicate effectively with students and families in both languages.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in Grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to demonstrate students producing high-quality work that shows flexible thinking and deep understanding across mediums.
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing.
• A resourceful and adaptive collaborator; eager to embrace new perspectives, contribute to a team and achieve goals together.
• Expert in age/developmentally appropriate behavior management.
• Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching.
• Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families, and colleagues.
• Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate intensively and daily with fellow grade-level and language colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
• Design an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility.
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues, and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety, and respect.
• Create a rigorous and joyful learning atmosphere that fosters a deep sense of belonging in students.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.
• Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time