Teacher - K-6, Dual Immersion

Mount Vernon Elementary; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon Elementary in Lemon Grove, CA is seeking a Teacher for K–6 with a Dual Immersion program. You will deliver an advanced, academically enriched curriculum integrating Spanish language experiences and bi-literacy development.

Under the site Principal, you will plan lessons, manage classroom environment, assess student progress, and collaborate with families to support diverse learners in a fully bilingual setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with credential requirements met.
• Fluency in Spanish reading, writing and speaking.
• Knowledge of early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Provide dual immersion instruction for K–6 in a Spanish-first environment.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, math, science, art, health, PE and music using district curriculum.
• Instruct students in citizenship and core academic skills per state standards.
• Develop lesson plans and units to maximize instructional time.
• Maintain high standards of student behavior to support learning.
• Evaluate student progress and prepare progress reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues and involve parents and community in student learning.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Bilingual education

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BCLAD Spanish credential

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish

Job description

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Teacher - K-6, Dual Immersion

Lemon Grove School District Mount Vernon Elementary - Lemon Grove, California Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909836

Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Definition: Under the direction of the site Principal, provide an advanced, academically enriched, dual immersion instructional program for pupils in grades K through 6 or a combination thereof; assist in other school programs as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Provides culturally embedded, student-centered Spanish language experiences to pupils in grades K-6 and to facilitate their development of oral language proficiency and bi-literacy in a vertically articulated, English-free environment.
• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Assists with planning and development of the dual immersion program including curriculum development and community outreach.
• Collaborates with colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
• Involves parents and community members in student learning.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Provides and maintains a functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
• Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
• Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of classroom assistants and volunteers when applicable.

Non-essential Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Previous experience teaching intermediate grades is desirable. Demonstrates prior success providing a variety of instructional strategies for students. Fluency in Spanish reading, writing and speaking. Understanding of Spanish history and culture. Knowledge of early childhood education.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Multi-Subject with BCLAD Spanish and/or Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish
• Must be NCLB compliant
• District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray

Physical Demands:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $69,977 to $135,118 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required