What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Preschool Lead Teacher – Dual Language Immersion (Spanish/English) position at St. Ambrose School?
Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School | Annandale, Virginia
Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School is seeking a Bilingual Preschool Lead Teacher for our growing two-way dual language immersion program. Our program provides 50% instruction in English and 50% in Spanish, allowing students to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding in a faith-filled academic environment.
The Preschool Lead Teacher works closely with a bilingual instructional assistant and collaborates daily with the Dual Language teaching team to plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with early childhood development and dual language best practices. Teachers in our program are part of a highly collaborative professional culture that values shared leadership, thoughtful planning, and joyful learning.
What Makes Our Program Unique
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Two-way dual language immersion model (50% English / 50% Spanish)
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Strong collaborative teaching team across all dual language classrooms
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Protected planning time built into the schedule to work with team teachers
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Instructional coaching and leadership support for continuous growth
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Ongoing professional development through Boston College’s TWIN-CS network, one of the leading research centers in dual language education
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A vibrant Catholic school community committed to forming the whole child—academically, spiritually, and socially
Responsibilities
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool instruction in a dual language immersion environment
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Collaborate closely with the dual language team to ensure alignment across classrooms
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Foster a joyful and structured learning environment rooted in Catholic values
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Support students’ language development, social-emotional growth, and early academic skills
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Participate actively in coaching cycles, team planning, and professional development
Qualifications
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Fluency in Spanish and English
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Experience teaching in early childhood or preschool settings
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Strong classroom management and a nurturing presence with young learners
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Interest in dual language education and bilingual development
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Commitment to the mission of Catholic education
Saint Ambrose is the only Catholic dual language immersion school in Virginia, serving a diverse and vibrant community of learners. Our mission is to foster a faith-filled and academically strong environment where students grow as bilingual, compassionate leaders.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to:
Dr. Aránzazu Ascunce
Principal, Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School
aascunce@stambroseschool.org