Lead ECE Language Immersion Teacher (Preschool / Spanish Track)

WorldKids® School North Raleigh; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive ECE onboarding

Job summary

WorldKids® School North Raleigh is seeking an energetic Lead ECE Language Immersion Teacher to lead a Spanish‑only classroom for ages 12 months through Pre‑K. You will deliver high‑quality, developmentally appropriate instruction, manage daily routines, and mentor an Assistant Teacher to ensure a flawless immersion experience.

You will collaborate with families, uphold North Carolina licensing standards, and leverage The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies platform to plan lessons.

Qualifications

• Native or native‑equivalent Spanish fluency is required; English communication with families is necessary.
• Minimum 2–3 years of licensed ECE teaching experience; immersion/dual-language background preferred.
• Familiarity with The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies platform.
• DCDEE lead teacher qualifications and an ECE degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily Spanish immersion across routines and activities.
• Plan lessons using The Creative Curriculum via Teaching Strategies platform.
• Lead classroom operations and supervise the Assistant Teacher.
• Conduct child assessments and maintain development portfolios.
• Foster family partnerships and communicate progress regularly.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Leadership & classroom management

Curriculum planning

Technology for lesson planning

Education

North Carolina DCDEE lead teacher qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's in ECE or Child Development

Tools

The Creative Curriculum

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Job Description

About Us

WorldKids® School is pioneering a global, immersive approach to early childhood education, serving children from 12 months through Pre‑K. At our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in North Raleigh, we believe that early learning should be an inspiring, developmentally advanced adventure. We are not a traditional childcare facility; we are a premium early childhood education academy. We uniquely blend The Creative Curriculum® (powered by the Teaching Strategies digital platform) with dual‑language immersion tracks in Spanish and Mandarin, fostering cognitive development, global citizenship, and multicultural appreciation as part of our core daily early childhood education routine.

The Role

We are seeking an energetic, culturally minded, and deeply passionate Lead ECE Language Immersion Teacher to join our founding early childhood education faculty. In this role, you are the educational anchor of your classroom, serving children exclusively in the 12‑month to Pre‑K age bracket. You will deliver high‑quality early childhood education entirely in Spanish, creating a vibrant, high‑trust learning environment where young children feel safe, celebrated, and deeply known. As a professional early childhood educator, you will lead classroom operations, build meaningful developmental partnerships with families, and mentor your Assistant Teacher to ensure a flawless immersion experience.

Our Campus and Neighborhood

We believe that a premium working environment extends beyond the classroom walls. Located in a vibrant, convenient pocket of North Raleigh, our brand‑new facility offers unique perks that make your workday seamless, safe, and enjoyable:

• Safety First Location: Our campus sits right next door to Duke Health's Growing Child Pediatrics and is just moments away from the local fire station, providing unmatched peace of mind and an extra layer of community security for our staff, students, and families.

• Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy a neighborhood packed with excellent dining options, retail spaces, and a Starbucks right down the street for your morning coffee run or midday break.

• Commuter‑Friendly Access: Easily accessible from major North Raleigh transit routes, making your daily commute straightforward and stress‑free.

Core Responsibilities

• Early Childhood Spanish Immersion Delivery: Conduct daily routines, early learning instructional blocks, and classroom interactions entirely in Spanish to facilitate natural language acquisition during critical early childhood development windows.

• Advanced ECE Lesson Planning: Utilize The Creative Curriculum® via the Teaching Strategies digital platform to create standards‑aligned, intentional lesson plans that integrate Spanish immersion with early childhood education benchmarks.

• Classroom Management and Leadership: Direct daily classroom operations, maintain strict North Carolina state licensing safety standards, and supervise and guide Assistant Teachers to ensure a cohesive early childhood education dynamic.

• Child Assessments and Portfolios: Conduct ongoing, data‑driven developmental observations and assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold to track and support each child's individual growth.

• Family Educational Partnership: Maintain warm, professional, and consistent communication with families regarding their child's early childhood education milestones and language progress.

What You Bring

• Language Fluency: Native or native‑equivalent fluency in Spanish is strictly required. Strong conversational English skills are necessary for effective communication with leadership and English‑speaking families.

• Early Childhood Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience teaching in a licensed early childhood education facility or premium preschool setting. Previous experience in an immersion or dual‑language early childhood education classroom is highly preferred.

• Curriculum Acumen: Familiarity with The Creative Curriculum® and the Teaching Strategies platform is a major plus. Comfort using technology for daily lesson planning and parent communication is essential.

• ECE Credentials: Must meet all North Carolina DCDEE lead teacher qualifications (including North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials or equivalent coursework). An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Compensation that is highly competitive for the North Raleigh private preschool and early childhood education market and commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive ECE Onboarding: Onboarding training covering the proprietary WorldKids