Bilingual Middle School Teacher (Eng/Span) for Growth & Benefits

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Enrollment in New Jersey State Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunity

Employee Wellness Recourses

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School in Camden, New Jersey seeks an experienced Bilingual Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in English and Spanish for multilingual learners, planning engaging, standards-aligned lessons that promote language acquisition and academic achievement.

The educator will differentiate instruction, assess progress, collaborate with families and staff, and help MLs develop bilingual proficiency while fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• New Jersey teaching certification for the content area.
• Bilingual endorsement or certification.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in both English and Spanish, tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, particularly MLs.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel comfortable participating.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback to support student progress.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of bilingual curriculum.
• Stay current with best practices in bilingual education and ML instruction.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff to support MLs.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress.
• Provide content area instruction in Spanish to help MLs develop content proficiency and learn key vocabulary words and concepts in Spanish and English.
• Support students in their transition to English and in understanding American culture.
• Use a variety of assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas where students may need additional support.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction, improve student outcomes, and monitor students' progress.
• Attend professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in school activities and events.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Strong communication and interpersonal

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

New Jersey teaching certification for the content area

Bilingual endorsement or certification

Job description

LEAP Academy University Charter School in Camden, New Jersey seeks an experienced Bilingual Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in English and Spanish for multilingual learners, planning engaging, standards-aligned lessons that promote language acquisition and academic achievement.

The educator will differentiate instruction, assess progress, collaborate with families and staff, and help MLs develop bilingual proficiency while fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom.