Bilingual Homeroom Teacher

Job Title: Bilingual Homeroom Teacher

We are seeking passionate and experienced bilingual educators to join our team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both languages and committed to creating an inclusive, engaging learning environment where students can develop and strengthen their bilingual skills equally.

Bilingual Homeroom Teachers are responsible for designing and implementing high-quality lesson plans, assessments, and instructional strategies that address the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students in a dual language setting. Teachers will foster language development, cultural awareness, and academic excellence while promoting meaningful student engagement in both languages.

In addition, teachers collaborate closely with colleagues, school leaders, and families to ensure effective programming and student success. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong instructional practices, cultural competence, classroom management skills, and a deep commitment to bilingual education and student achievement.

What you will be doing

• Creating supportive and engaging learning environments where students can develop language proficiency in both the target language and English
• Planning and delivering lessons that promote language acquisition, literacy development, and academic achievement across content areas
• Using a variety of instructional strategies and teaching techniques, including visual supports, hands-on activities, differentiated instruction, and cooperative learning experiences
• Assessing student progress regularly, monitoring academic and language development, and adjusting instruction to support student growth and success
• Collaborating with fellow teachers, school leaders, and families to ensure the effectiveness of the bilingual program and support the diverse needs of all students
• Encouraging cultural awareness, appreciation, and respect by integrating multicultural perspectives and experiences into classroom instruction and activities
• Building positive relationships with students and fostering a classroom culture that supports confidence, communication, and lifelong learning

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Education

• Pennsylvania Instructional Certification PK–4, or eligibility to obtain instructional certification in Pennsylvania

• Strong content knowledge and instructional skills to effectively teach assigned grade levels and subject areas

• Demonstrated ability in classroom management, lesson planning, instructional delivery, organization, and the integration of educational technology

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners to support student achievement and strengthen school-community connections

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment that values diversity and promotes belonging for all students

• Passion for bilingual education, language development, and supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of diverse learners

• Employee Benefits & Perks:

1. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
2. Medical, dental, and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program
3. Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs 
4. Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements
5. Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans to help our employees save for retirement. 
6. Paid time off for sick days, personal days, and holidays
7. We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions. 
8. Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments, and much more! 
9. Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, you'll always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family.  Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school! 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 10-months, exempt
• This position is for in-person work at our location
• 180 instructional days, 197 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We accept clearances that are less than 1 year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process in order for the final salary to be confirmed.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination: Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at information@panamcs.org or call at 215-425-1212.