K-1 BILINGUAL TEACHER - HIRING NOW!

Bilingual Teacher (Kinder & 1st Grade)
Location: Plainfield, NJ 07060
Compensation: up to $55 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: 2025–2026 School Year

Join Focused Staffing Group — Where Purpose Meets Innovation!

At Focused Staffing Group, we don’t just fill positions — we transform lives. Whether your passion lies in K–12 education or behavioral health, we’re on a mission to connect exceptional educators with schools that need them most.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and culturally responsive Bilingual Teacher to support Kindergarten and 1st Grade students at a growing public charter school in Plainfield, NJ. In this role, you’ll help young learners develop foundational academic, linguistic, and social skills in both English and Spanish — empowering them to thrive in a dual-language learning environment.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, bilingual instruction, and creating a joyful learning environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality bilingual instruction in English and Spanish for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students.

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned with state standards and dual-language program goals.

• Foster early literacy in both languages through structured instruction, small-group learning, and targeted interventions.

• Create a warm, inclusive classroom that supports the social-emotional and academic development of young learners.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including English learners and advanced learners.

• Communicate regularly with families in both English and Spanish.

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, bilingual staff, and school leadership to plan curriculum and support student growth.

• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the school leadership team.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate – Elementary Education (K–6)

• Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement issued by the New Jersey Department of Education (Required)

• Fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Prior teaching experience in early elementary or bilingual education preferred

• Strong understanding of child development, early literacy strategies, and culturally responsive teaching

• Effective classroom management and excellent communication skills

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Supportive, mission-driven school community

• Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

• Freedom to bring culturally rich and engaging bilingual experiences to the classroom

• Meaningful work that helps shape confident, bilingual young learners

About the School

This high-performing public charter school is dedicated to whole-child development, academic excellence, emotional growth, and character-building. Guided by the belief that every child can succeed, the school empowers students to reach their full potential — academically, socially, and linguistically.

If you're ready to inspire young learners and support bilingual education, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Focused Staffing Group!