Bilingual Teacher - Leave Replacement - SES

RecruitFront; Village of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Elementary School in New York is seeking a passionate bilingual teacher to serve as a leave replacement. The role delivers rigorous instruction in English and Spanish across core subjects in a warm, inclusive setting.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching certification in elementary education with a bilingual endorsement, a strong grasp of second-language acquisition, and experience in dual-language classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Bilingual Education; Master’s degree preferred.
• State Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (K–6 or equivalent) with Bilingual Education (Spanish) endorsement/extension.
• Experience in bilingual/dual-language elementary classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned bilingual lessons in English and Spanish.
• Assess student progress using formative and summative tools.
• Collaborate with the grade-level team and families to support bilingual learners.

Skills

Second-language acquisition

Early literacy development

Positive classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Southampton Elementary Schoolis seeking a passionate, dedicated, and qualified BilingualTeacher to serve as a leave replacement. The ideal candidate will foster a warm, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment while delivering rigorous instruction in both English and Spanish across core subjects.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Plan and execute engaging, standards-aligned lessons using a dual-language / bilingual curriculum model.

• Deliver foundational literacy instruction in Spanish and English, building reading comprehension, writing, and phonics skills in both languages.

• Adapt learning materials and differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learner profiles, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with IEPs/504 plans.

• Integrate culturally responsive practices that celebrate students' backgrounds and language identities.

Classroom Community & Support

• Maintain a well-structured, supportive, and emotionally safe classroom culture.

• Utilize positive behavior management strategies consistent with school-wide practices.

• Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative tools; analyze data to adjust daily instruction.

Collaboration & Professional Engagement

• Partner with the grade-level team, dual-language specialists, and support staff to ensure cohesive instruction.

• Maintain clear, frequent, and culturally supportive communication with families regarding student growth and well-being.

• Follow established lesson plans while maintaining flexibility to adapt to student needs throughout the duration of the replacement period.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Certification: State Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (K–6 or equivalent) with a Bilingual Education (Spanish) endorsement/extension.

• Experience: Prior teaching or student-teaching experience in a bilingual/dual-language elementary classroom strongly preferred.

• Skills: Strong understanding of second-language acquisition theory, early literacy development, and positive classroom management techniques.