Lead Spanish Immersion Teacher, Grades 1-5

Avenues; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K savings plan

Generous paid time off

Family forming benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Avenues is seeking a Head Teacher for Spanish Immersion in the Lower Division (Grades 1-5) at the New York campus. This full-time role requires leadership in curriculum design, student growth monitoring, and cross-language collaboration to advance bilingual learning.

You will work closely with both Spanish and English teachers, mentor an associate teacher, and uphold a culture of inquiry, respect, and excellence in teaching. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this important mission.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in Spanish and immersion teaching experience.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades K-6.
• Experience with balanced literacy in reading/writing workshop.
• Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction.
• Graduate degree in education preferred.
• Diversity-minded candidates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to mentor an associate teacher and collaborate with grade-level colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with Spanish and English colleagues to design learning outcomes and monitor student progress.
• Design and teach an innovative curriculum with real-world problem solving.
• Employ varied instructional practices based on assessments to meet diverse learners.
• Foster a welcoming, safe, and respectful school community with families and staff.
• Build a rigorous and joyful learning environment and mentor an associate teacher.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Immersion teaching experience

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in education or related field

Job description

Avenues is seeking a Head Teacher for Spanish Immersion in the Lower Division (Grades 1-5) at the New York campus. This full-time role requires leadership in curriculum design, student growth monitoring, and cross-language collaboration to advance bilingual learning.

You will work closely with both Spanish and English teachers, mentor an associate teacher, and uphold a culture of inquiry, respect, and excellence in teaching. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this important mission.