Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBroad Street, Central Square Historic District, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01903, United States
About the Program
The Compañeros Spanish-English Dual Language Program opened in September 2020 at Harrington Elementary School and expanded to Connery Elementary School in September 2022. Lynn Public Schools is committed to developing bilingualism, biliteracy, and socio-cultural competence to transform educational outcomes for all students.
In this unique opportunity, hired teachers will participate in the planning and program design during the Spring and Summer of 2024. This role allows educators to help build the foundation of dual language education in Lynn Public Schools for years to come.
About the Role
As a Grade 1 Spanish Dual Language Teacher, you will lead a classroom where students spend 70% of their day learning all content areas—including Spanish language arts, math, social studies, and science—in Spanish. You will integrate cultural traditions, customs, and history from around the Spanish-speaking world in developmentally appropriate ways while utilizing all four language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The remaining 30% of the day is dedicated to English Language Development and English Language Arts, provided by the English Dual Language teacher.
You will work as a vested member of the dual language team, collaborating with grade-level partners to thoughtfully plan lessons that foster cultural understanding, social growth, and language acquisition. The district supports each team with professional development, curriculum, resources, and strategy implementation to ensure the success of all students. This role embodies the district's core values of collaborative relationships, high expectations, inclusiveness, inspiring life-long learning, and shared responsibility.
Hiring Process
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, a National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check. All requirements must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Equal Opportunity
Lynn Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in its educational and employment policies, programs, and activities. The district is committed to inclusivity regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This includes a specific commitment to protecting traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Frequently asked questions about Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher at Lynn Public Schools
What does a Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher at Lynn Public Schools do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher at Lynn Public Schools will administer language and literacy assessments and analyze data to inform instructional planning; participate in building-based and department staff meetings to support school goals; work as a vested member of the dual language team on program philosophy and approaches; and teach first grade students in spanish across literacy, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
What are the requirements for this Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher role?expand_more
Lynn Public Schools is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Valid Massachusetts Early Childhood PreK-2 or Elementary Grades 1-6 license; High academic proficiency and literacy in Spanish and English; Current DESE-approved Spanish proficiency test results (Spanish MTEL, OPI, WPT); Willingness to pursue DESE Bilingual Education Endorsement; SEI Endorsement (preferred); and Successful experience teaching ages 5-7.
Where is the Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher role at Lynn Public Schools located?expand_more
Spanish Dual Language Grade 1 Teacher at Lynn Public Schools is based in Broad Street, Central Square Historic District, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01903, United States. This is a on-site role.