1st Grade-English Dual Language Teacher

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District's Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA seeks a 1st Grade-English Dual Language Teacher to lead a two-language classroom. The program delivers grade-level content in English and Spanish, requiring a Bi-lingual/ESL license.

The role emphasizes rigorous, CCSS-aligned instruction, data-driven planning, ongoing family engagement, and a commitment to inclusive education within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PreK-8 and ESL/BiLingual.
• Demonstrated belief that every student can achieve at high levels.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, reflection, and ongoing professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork abilities.
• SEI Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction to meet Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction to address diverse student needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with families about academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Outstanding interpersonal & teamwork

SEI Endorsement

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Licensed by MA DESE PreK-8 and ESL/BiLingual

Job description

New Bedford Public School District Alfred J Gomes Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

1st Grade-English Dual Language Teacher

New Bedford Public School District Alfred J Gomes Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882511
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position: Elementary Teacher Dual Language (English)

Summary:

Opportunity in our new Dual-Language Education Program located at Gomes Elementary School. This program will provide some of our youngest learners with an exceptional opportunity to become proficient in two languages. Grade level content will be delivered in Spanish and English. Educators must hold a Bi-lingual/ESL and an Early Childhood license.

Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PreK-8 and ESL/BiLingual
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: School Principal or Designee Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Shift Type Full-Time

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Martin Quirk , School Prinicpal
• Alfred J Gomes Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]