Bilingual Teacher 8th-12th Grade

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a bilingual teacher to provide instruction in English and Spanish, focusing on supporting Multilanguage Learners. The position involves developing bilingual curriculum, collaborating with colleagues, and assessing student progress to ensure academic success. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in education, relevant certifications, and fluency in both languages.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)

Optional pre-tax benefits for childcare, healthcare, and transportation

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in both English and Spanish for Multilanguage Learners.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field

New Jersey teaching certification for the content area

Bilingual endorsement or certification

Job description

Position Type:
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Date Posted:
5/1/2025

Location:
District

Instruction:

• 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.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and strategies to engage students and promote learning.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback to support student progress.

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.

Use a variety of teaching methods and strategies to engage students and promote learning.

Assess student learning and provide feedback to support student progress.

Curriculum Development:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of bilingual curriculum.
• Stay current with best practices in bilingual education and ML instruction.

Contribute to the development and implementation of bilingual curriculum.

Stay current with best practices in bilingual education and ML instruction.

Collaboration:

• 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.

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.

Language Support:

• 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.

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.

Assessment:

• 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.

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.

Other:

• Attend professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in school activities and events.

Attend professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Participate in school activities and events.

A 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.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students.

Knowledge of curriculum standards and best practices in bilingual education.

Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage

Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)

Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

The bilingual teacher is expected toplan and deliver instruction in both English and Spanish language, focusing on supporting Multilanguage Learners (MLs),ensuring all students achieve academic success, while also fostering cultural understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction:
  • 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.
  • Use a variety of teaching methods and strategies to engage students and promote learning.
  • Assess student learning and provide feedback to support student progress.
• Curriculum Development:
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of bilingual curriculum.
  • Stay current with best practices in bilingual education and ML instruction.
• Collaboration:
  • 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.
• Language Support:
  • 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.
• Assessment:
  • 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.
• Other:
  • Attend professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress.
  • Participate in school activities and events.

Qualifications:

• A 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students.
• Knowledge of curriculum standards and best practices in bilingual education.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

How to Apply
All interested candidates should apply directly through the LEAP University Academy Charter School website in the “Work At LEAP” section: http://www.leapacademycharter.org/work-at-leap/

Salary
1. Starting Minimum Salary: $55,000.00

Location: Camden, New Jersey