Two-Way Bilingual -K-5; TBD Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 2/24/2026

Location:

Holland Language Academy

Holland Public Schools, located in Holland Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. Holland Public Schools has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Mulitracial, 3% Asian and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch.

Teachers Live Here will provide up to ten teachers per year $25,700 in down payment assistance for a home purchase within 15 miles of the school district boundaries. Teachers who are awarded a grant and buy a home within the school district boundaries will also receive $2,500 toward paying mortgage closing costs. More information about Teachers Live Here can be found here:

Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan.

No matter what your interests, you won't be disappointed!

Effective: As soon as possible

This program involves instruction through two languages, where Spanish is used for a significant majority of the students' instructional day. Two-way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) is a dual language education approach in which two languages are used for instruction. At Holland Public Schools the partner language is Spanish. The unique feature of this type of instruction is that in a TWBI environment, approximately the same number of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language (Spanish) are enrolled, and these two groups are integrated for all or most of the school day.

In this unique setting, all students have the opportunity to "model" their native language as well as "learn" the second language. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment;

and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• 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 learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax…