Dual Language Kindergarten (Spanish) - Eastford Road School

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools—and we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we’re seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District, we’re proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K–12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges, but our educators don’t see limits—they see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress, we’re seeking educators who are committed, reflective, and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused, student-centered environment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team, consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.

Job Summary:

The Kindergarten Spanish teacher will teach language and literacy development and grade level content in the district’s expanding 50/50 dual language program. The teacher is responsible for creating a dual language immersion classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students and families; creating conditions in which students develop linguistic skills, cultural competency, and strong academic knowledge and practices. This teacher will provide standards-based instruction in Spanish in close collaboration with a English classroom partner teacher.

The ideal candidate is prepared to:

• Understand the core purposes of dual immersion program and research behind the program’s effectiveness.
• Collaborate with families through regular communication to share information about what students are learning and how they are growing academically and linguistically
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establish and communicate clear content and language objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects maximizing instructional time, using a variety of instructional methods, and preparing a functional learning space
• Instruct students using strategies conducive to dual language immersion, including sheltered instruction, cooperative learning, inquiry and discovery learning.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science according to Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and supplementary materials compatible with the district’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course, MA curriculum and WIDA standards.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Work cooperatively with grade-level partner teacher to ensure continuity between daily Spanish and English instruction, structure, and routines.
• Follows PBIS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are applied in a fair manner focused on logical consequences and skill building
• Frequently assess students’ academic, linguistic, and social-emotional growth;
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service Professional Development activities
• Participate cooperatively and reflectively through the teacher evaluation system
• Actively seek and participate in professional growth opportunities to reflect on and improve practice as a highly effective dual language teacher.
• Supervise students in hallways, recess areas, and lunchroom during the school day
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract (e.g., Open House)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English (preferred)
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Experience working with diverse student populations (preferred)
• Experience and/or coursework pertaining to language development
• Experience reading, interpreting, and applying student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Experience in a dual language, world language, or bilingual education setting
• Commitment to collaboration and co-planning

License(s):

• Early Childhood PreK-2 (required)
• SEI Endorsement (required)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) - PreK-6 (preferred)
• Foreign Language (Spanish) - PreK-6 (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.