Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher
GRADES: K-5
STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position
SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

School Mission:
Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.

Position Description:
Spanish Immersion Teachers follow a 50/50 immersion model and provide core instruction in content areas to two homeroom classes on alternating days providing instruction entirely in Spanish while their counterpart provides instruction in English.

Responsibilities:

• Spanish Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the language acquisition needs of all students.
• Working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy and Mathematics, Arriba la Lectura Reading and Writing Curriculum, Engage New York Math Program, and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Use technology to create personalized and blended learning experiences.
• Be accountable for students' academic growth and achievement.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment following the responsive classroom approach.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Collaborate with others in weekly meetings including grade level team members, instructional coaches, and administration.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Preferably previous experience in Dual Language Instruction
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and/or Elementary Bilingual Education.
• Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml.
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.
• World Language Praxis (Spanish)
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.