Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher — Spanish/English Immersion

Illinois Education Job Bank; Beach Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth Murphy Elementary School seeks a Dual Language Kindergarten teacher (Spanish) to advance bilingual education in a two-way immersion setting. You will plan and teach all subjects in English and Spanish, assess progress, and collaborate with the district’s dual language team to strengthen language acquisition and cultural understanding.

The role requires a K-9 licensure, a Bachelor’s in Education, and strong Spanish/English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• High level of proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach in English in a bilingual two-way immersion setting.
• Plan, teach, and assess all curricular areas as outlined by the district.
• Adapt curriculum and language level to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum and language development strategies.
• Communicate progress to parents in English and Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual education

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Spanish & English proficiency

Job description

Position Type: Dual Language Teacher Kindergarten - Spanish

Location: Kenneth Murphy Elementary School

Date Available: 2026- 2027 School Year


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Licensure:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and Educator License w/ Stipulations-Transitional Bilingual Educator
• Elementary Education (K-9) or;

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field.
• High level of proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) in Spanish and English

Experience:

• Teaching in a bilingual/ESL classroom
• Student teaching experience in an elementary and/or bilingual classroom(s)
• Knowledge and experience in effective curriculum writing as well as second language acquisition preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Candidate will teach in English in a two-way immersion classroom.
• Responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing all curricular areas as outlined by the Board of Education
• Have a deep understanding of second language acquisition
• Use best practice for first and second language learners
• Be able to adapt the curriculum and language level for individual students’ needs
• Further the goal of cultural awareness through extracurricular family activities
• Identify student needs and work cooperatively with other professional staff to solve learning, behavioral, and/or health problems
• Maintain organized records and prepare reports of student progress in both languages
• Maintain high standards of classroom behavior and cultural and linguistic sensitivity
• Administer the ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, and other mandated state and local assessments, depending on the grade level
• Effectively communicate with parents in both English and Spanish through conferences and other methods
• Collaborate with grade level team and work with a district-wide dual language team to develop curriculum and further the goals of the dual language program
• Participate in curriculum development projects, materials selection, and committee work.
• Increase professional competence by participating in district in-service, seeking out other professional growth opportunities, and following the district’s policies for continued university study
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time teaching position, works a 180-day calendar

SALARY RANGE: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement