Bilingual Preschool Teacher: English/Spanish Immersion

St Ambrose School; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) and retirement plans

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Saint Ambrose Catholic School in Annandale, Virginia is seeking a joyful, experienced bilingual Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood team. As a Catholic Two-Way Dual Language Immersion school, we teach in English and Spanish with a 50/50 model, emphasizing faith, curiosity, and holistic growth.

The salary range is $50,000–$65,000 annually for full-time teachers, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with young children.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Appropriate early-childhood qualifications consistent with Diocese of Arlington requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate preschool instruction.
• Teach and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Support our 50/50 Two-Way Dual Language Immersion model, collaborating closely with teaching partners to build connections between learning in both languages.
• Create a nurturing, structured, joyful classroom grounded in Catholic values.
• Foster children's spiritual, academic, social-emotional, linguistic, and physical development.
• Incorporate meaningful play, exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning.
• Establish positive classroom routines and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with families.
• Collaborate with teachers, instructional assistants, specialists, and school leadership.
• Participate fully in the faith, professional, and community life of the school.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Young child experience

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Catholic education commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA credential or associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Saint Ambrose Catholic School in Annandale, Virginia is seeking a joyful, experienced bilingual Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood team. As a Catholic Two-Way Dual Language Immersion school, we teach in English and Spanish with a 50/50 model, emphasizing faith, curiosity, and holistic growth.

The salary range is $50,000–$65,000 annually for full-time teachers, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and professional development.