Biliteracy Coach: Spanish/English for Bilingual Learning

Amigos School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amigos School in Cambridge, MA seeks a JK-8 Biliteracy Coach to promote effective biliteracy instruction in Spanish and English. The coach will plan, implement, and adapt curriculum to support rigorous learning in two languages and work with teachers to strengthen pedagogy.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), MA license for grades 6-8 (Reading Specialist preferred), and at least five years of teaching in middle school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• High levels of native language proficiency in Spanish and English, including listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing.
• Required Massachusetts License: Grades 6-8. Reading Specialist preferred.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching in 6th-8th grades.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy.
• Literacy Collaborative Literacy Coordinator training or Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Workshop training.
• Skills in data analysis, supporting, and targeting appropriate interventions.
• Proficiency in confronting issues of race and equity.
• Experience in analyzing and using a wide variety of data sources.

Skills

Bilingual literacy (Spanish/English)

Data analysis skills

Equity & race awareness

Curriculum planning & adaptation

5+ years middle school teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Amigos School in Cambridge, MA seeks a JK-8 Biliteracy Coach to promote effective biliteracy instruction in Spanish and English. The coach will plan, implement, and adapt curriculum to support rigorous learning in two languages and work with teachers to strengthen pedagogy.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), MA license for grades 6-8 (Reading Specialist preferred), and at least five years of teaching in middle school.