Spanish Teacher K-5

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Roseville Community Charter School seeks an Elementary School Teacher of Spanish to join our high-needs school community in Roseville. The role focuses on delivering engaging language instruction, building bilingual proficiency, and aligning lessons with school-wide objectives.

The ideal candidate holds NJ State Teacher of Spanish Certification, a bachelor's in education, and preferably a master's. You will collaborate with families and staff to support all students toward college readiness.

Qualifications

• NJ State Teacher of Spanish Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Master's degree in a related area preferred.
• Commitment to high expectations for low-income students.
• Strong collaboration with families and community members.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify, advocate and operationalize the mission, vision and core values of the school.
• Teach and reinforce all school-wide expectations, systems, and routines.
• Create and/or implement rigorous lesson plans, with clear and measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement strategies for all students to reach success.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the Spanish language, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, and communication.
• Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Arrive at school each day by 7:15 a.m. and leave no earlier than 4:30 p.m.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Education

NJ State Teacher of Spanish Certification

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's Degree in related area preferred

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: Roseville Community Charter School (High-Needs School)

Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Pay: From $67,000.00 per year

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Exemplify, advocate and operationalize the mission, vision and core values of the school
• Teach and reinforce all school-wide expectations, systems, and routines
• Create and/or implement rigorous lesson plans, with clear and measurable objectives
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement strategies for all students to reach success
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the Spanish language, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, and communication.
• Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Arrive at school each day by 7:15 a.m. and leave no earlier than 4:30 p.m.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications and Certifications

• NJ State Teacher of Spanish Certification
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
• Master's Degree in related area preferred
• Firm belief in the ability of all students to achieve at high levels, and high expectations for low-income children to become college ready and attend selective universities
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, particularly with parents and community members
• Self-reflective and analytical problem solver
• Openness to feedback, willingness to take personal responsibility, and a desire to learn from others
• Unwavering in pursuit of excellence even in the face of difficult opposition and challenges

Benefits

• 403(B)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person