Lower Primary School Spanish (Bilingual) PYP Teacher (5K/Grade1)

Atlanta International School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Primary School Spanish teacher to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to inspire students through inquiry-based learning in a multicultural environment, emphasizing collaboration and inclusivity. As a teacher, you will work alongside a bilingual assistant, develop engaging lessons, and foster a sense of belonging among students. With a commitment to excellence in education and a focus on developing courageous leaders, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. Join a community that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of young learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of teaching experience required.
• Proficiency in Spanish and strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver inquiry-based lessons.
• Create a positive classroom environment fostering student engagement.

Skills

Spanish Proficiency

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.

Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 9-12 day and boarding students.

This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.

Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.

JOB PURPOSE

Primary School Spanish classroom teachers collaborate with a full-time, bilingual teaching assistant, sharing the responsibility of the class. Teachers also collaborate across languages to co-plan grade-level content aligned with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), emphasizing transdisciplinary learning through the lens of inquiry. Teachers foster an intentionally inclusive atmosphere where all students feel a sense of belonging.

Position Status: 10-month employee
AIS Position Status: Teacher
Hours per week: 40 hours (Full-time)
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Primary School
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: April 4, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate and co-teach with grade-level colleagues
  • Work closely with your classroom and language co-teachers to plan and deliver inquiry-based lessons across subjects, ensuring a transdisciplinary approach.
• Differentiate content and language instruction for learner variability (scaffolding)
  • Collaboratively design data-informed lessons that challenge each student within their zone of proximal development, providing multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement to support language and content learning based on students' individual learning profiles.
• Cultivate relationships with students and build a positive classroom environment
  • Foster a restorative approach to community-building, creating a sense of belonging where students feel valued, respected, and engaged in relevant, real-world learning.
• Develop an intentionally inclusive and safe learning environment where all voices are seen, heard, and valued
  • Value students' linguistic, cultural, racial, and ethnic identities, fostering a supportive classroom culture and collaborating with parents, administrators, and counselors to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Establish a proactive, supportive classroom culture with clear and consistent routines
  • Develop, model, and practice classroom expectations that reinforce respectful behaviors using restorative practices to build independence with thinking and learning.
• Foster a dynamic and joyful learning environment by designing engaging inquiry-based lessons
  • Inspire a love of learning while promoting critical thinking and curiosity through engaging, hands-on activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of best practices for dual language learning and teaching
  • Teach students at various language proficiency levels by encouraging the exploration of language patterns and providing multimodal instruction across reading, writing, listening, and speaking for diverse purposes.
• Implement effective assessment & data use practices
  • Differentiate assessments for equitable access and use learning data to design responsive instruction, monitoring progress at the class, small group, and individual levels.
• Communicate with diverse cultural & linguistic groups
  • Communicate effectively across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds with students, families, and colleagues, integrating culturally responsive strategies to address learning needs, perspectives, and experiences.
• Demonstrate a flexible mindset
  • Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to adjust instructional practices, while remaining open to new approaches and feedback.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience as a primary teacher.
• Proficiency in Spanish is required, with additional advanced proficiency in English.
• Understanding of foundational literacy skills and Spanish language progressions.
• Successful experience in an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, or IB PYP environment is preferred, though strong applicants with experience in other curricula are also encouraged to apply.
• Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in second language acquisition (SLA) approaches and classroom application.
• Experience with Restorative Practices and/or Responsive Classroom.

TO BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

EEO

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.