Teacher - Dual Language - Kindergarten (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Silvermine (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools in Silvermine Elementary School is seeking a full-time Dual Language Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will deliver Spanish language arts and social studies in an immersion setting and collaborate with the English partner to implement a team teaching model.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish and English, with experience supporting emergent bilingual learners and applying SIOP/biliteracy strategies, while maintaining a restorative

Qualifications

• Must hold CT bilingual PK-8 and elementary certifications.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Experience in a dual language program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach identified subjects in Spanish, maintaining the target language in an immersion setting.
• Collaborate with the English partner teacher to develop and implement a team teaching model.
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined by the Norwalk Board of Education.
• Manage the classroom using restorative practices to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans with the team to meet language and content objectives using biliteracy techniques.

Skills

Experience working with children

Clear oral and written communication (

Target language communication (Spanish

Active listening

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Emergent bilingual development

SIOP and biliteracy strategies

Education

CSD Active Bilingual PK-8 Education 902 AND CSD Active 305 Elementary, Connecticut State Department of Education

Fluent in Spanish and English

Job description

Teacher – Dual Language – Kindergarten (2026-2027 SY)

Location: Silvermine Elementary School

Schedule: August – June (Monday – Friday)

Position Description

This will be a full-time dual-language teacher who will teach multiple social studies classes, integrated with Spanish Language Arts in the target language. The teacher will team with the other dual language teachers who teach Native Spanish and social studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach identified subjects in Spanish, maintaining the target language in an immersion setting.
• Collaborate with the English partner teacher to develop and implement a team teaching model.
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education and Biliteracy Unit Frameworks.
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior utilizing a restorative practices approach to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans in collaboration with the team that achieve clear language and content objectives, use appropriate SIOP and biliteracy techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences with partner teacher(s).
• Design clear and specific learning assessments that capitalize on emergent bilinguals' abilities.
• Work with the partner teacher to holistically assess emergent bilinguals' progress in both languages on an ongoing basis and identify areas of intervention, if needed.
• Use interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences to keep parents up-to-date regarding student progress in both languages.
• Plan whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to foster academic, social, emotional, and cultural growth.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner.
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior through the implementation of the PBIS framework.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents in either English or Spanish.
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials.
• Accommodate visitors to the classroom as a dual language model classroom.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve biliteracy instructional practices and positively affect student achievement.

Knowledge / Skills

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in the target language.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a close, collaborative environment.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the development of the emergent bilingual student.
• Experience using strategies for second language learners such as SIOP, the Bridge, and other biliteracy strategies.

Qualifications

• CSD Active Bilingual PK-8 Education 902 AND CSD Active 305 Elementary, Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Experience in a dual language program preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.