Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher – 2025–2026 School Year – In‑Person

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year! This is a full‑time, in‑person opportunity for educators who are committed to fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and multicultural understanding while supporting students’ academic and social‑emotional growth.

We’re a women-, therapist-, and minority‑founded company that began in Washington and is now proudly local to Illinois. Our team is built by professionals who’ve worked in schools—and we’re here to support your career with the empathy and understanding you deserve.

We’re offering a $3,500 signing bonus too!

Schedule: Full‑Time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: In‑Person
Grade Level: Kindergarten (Dual Language – English/Spanish)

Under the direction of the building administrator and multilingual department, the Dual Language Teacher implements a comprehensive instructional program designed to help students achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual, biliterate, and culturally responsive life‑long learners.

• Schedule, plan, and instruct students using district‑aligned curriculum that supports both content mastery and language acquisition.

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to Common Core and WIDA standards in all subject areas, including English Language Development (ELD) and Spanish Language Arts (SLA).

• Provide engaging instruction in both English and Spanish to the whole class, small groups, and individual students.

• Establish a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the social‑emotional development of young learners.

• Modify and adapt instruction to meet the linguistic and developmental needs of each student.

• Use developmentally appropriate instructional language in both English and Spanish that aligns with students’ proficiency levels.

• Create and maintain a classroom environment that respects and celebrates students’ cultural and linguistic diversity.

• Conduct screenings and assessments to determine eligibility for bilingual/EL services and measure student progress in both English and Spanish.

• Monitor student growth, maintain accurate academic and language records, and implement interventions as needed.

• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, dual language staff, and administrators to review data, plan lessons, and support student success.

• Communicate consistently with families in both English and Spanish about student progress and classroom activities.

• Participate in professional learning communities, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

• Provide guidance to colleagues regarding bilingual curriculum and instructional best practices.

• Support and uphold school policies, values, and initiatives focused on equity, inclusion, and excellence.

• Participate in family events and school activities beyond the regular workday when needed.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) — Type 03 or equivalent

• Endorsement in ESL and Bilingual Education (Spanish/English) required

• Transitional Bilingual (Spanish/English) Certificate (Type 29) accepted but not required

• Minimum of two years of experience as a bilingual English/Spanish instructor preferred but not required

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both academic and conversational English and Spanish, orally and in writing

• Fingerprinting required prior to start

• Paid Sick Leave

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*

• 401(k) with Employer Match*

• Reimbursements for licensing, CEUs, and professional fees

• Mileage Reimbursement at IRS Rate

• W2 Employment

• General & Professional Liability Insurance

• Referral Bonuses

• No Non‑Compete Clauses

• Paid Volunteer Time + Charity Donation Matching*

At Ampersand Therapy, we’re not your typical staffing company. We’re a therapist‑run team that believes in empowering professionals who serve students every day. Our founders started in public schools—both as direct employees and contractors—and created Ampersand to offer a values‑driven alternative to large agencies.

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