Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBroad Street, Central Square Historic District, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01903, United States
About the Program
Lynn Public Schools is launching the Compañeros Spanish-English One-Way Dual Language Program, a transformative initiative dedicated to developing bilingualism, biliteracy, and socio-cultural competence for all students. The program opened at Harrington Elementary School in September 2020 and expanded to Connery Elementary School in September 2022.
This role offers a unique opportunity to participate in the strategic planning and program design during the Spring and Summer of 2026. Selected candidates will help build the foundational framework for dual language education within the district, shaping the learning experience for years to come.
About the Role
As a Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher, you will lead a 90%-10% instructional model where students spend 90% of their day mastering content areas—including Spanish language arts, math, social studies, and science—in Spanish. You will integrate cultural traditions, customs, and history from the Spanish-speaking world in developmentally appropriate ways, fostering a positive, asset-based, and multicultural learning environment.
Working within a collaborative team, you will partner with grade-level colleagues to plan lessons that meet diverse student needs while focusing on language acquisition and social growth. The district is committed to supporting your success with targeted professional development, curriculum resources, and strategy implementation aligned with core values of inclusiveness, high expectations, and shared responsibility.
Hiring Process & Application
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Lynn Public Schools recruitment portal. The selection process includes a review of qualifications, followed by interviews with district and school leadership. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) prior to the start of employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lynn Public Schools is committed to a non-discrimination policy. The district does not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in its educational and employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis 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 protections under Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The district explicitly recognizes that race includes traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Broad Street, Central Square Historic District, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01903, United States
Lynn, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTeach literacy, Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science in a 90%-10% dual language model
- check_circleAdminister language and literacy assessments and analyze student data to inform instruction
- check_circleParticipate in building-based and department staff meetings as a team member
- check_circleIntegrate cultural traditions and history from the Spanish-speaking world into daily instruction
- check_circleCreate a positive, language-rich, multicultural learning environment for kindergarten students
- check_circleCollaborate with grade-level partners to plan lessons that foster cultural understanding and language acquisition
- check_circleContribute to the planning and design of the district's dual language program foundation
Requirements
- verifiedValid Massachusetts Early Childhood PreK-2 license
- verifiedHigh academic proficiency and literacy in Spanish and English
- verifiedCurrent DESE-approved Spanish proficiency test results (Spanish MTEL, OPI, WPT)
- verifiedWillingness to pursue DESE Bilingual Education Endorsement
- verifiedSuccessful experience teaching ages five to seven
- verifiedWillingness to participate in dual language professional development
- verifiedFulfillment of Lynn Public Schools district requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with second language acquisition
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health and dental benefits via Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO and Altus Dental High/Lowcheck_circleVision insurance coveragecheck_circleLife Insurance availablecheck_circleFlexible Spending Plan (FSA)Short Term Disability insurance available on a voluntary basis
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Day-to-day, the Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher at Lynn Public Schools will teach literacy, spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science in a 90%-10% dual language model; administer language and literacy assessments and analyze student data to inform instruction; participate in building-based and department staff meetings as a team member; and integrate cultural traditions and history from the spanish-speaking world into daily instruction.
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To qualify for the Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher at Lynn Public Schools position, applicants should have: Valid Massachusetts Early Childhood PreK-2 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; Successful experience teaching ages five to seven; and Willingness to participate in dual language professional development.
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Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten 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.
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Key skills for Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher at Lynn Public Schools include Spanish; English; Early Childhood Prek-2; Bilingual Education Endorsement; Dual Language; Second Language Acquisition; Oral Proficiency Interview; and Writing Proficiency Test.
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