School Year 26​/Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher

Position: School Year 26/27 Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher

Compañeros Spanish-English One-Way Dual Language Program

Lynn Public Schools seeks a Spanish Dual Language Kindergarten teacher who is committed to and passionate about developing bilingualism and biliteracy, building socio-cultural competence, and transforming and improving educational outcomes for all students.

The Compañeros dual language program opened in September 2020 at Harrington Elementary School, and expanded to Connery Elementary School in September 2022. Teachers hired will have the unique experience of participating in the planning and program design in the Spring and Summer of 2026, helping to build the foundation of dual language in the Lynn Public Schools for years to come.

The kindergarten teacher will be part of a 90%-10% model where students spend 90% of the day learning all content areas in Spanish (Spanish language arts, math, social studies and science) and using all four language domains (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Teachers will also integrate cultural traditions, customs, and history from around the Spanish-speaking world in developmentally appropriate ways

We are committed to supporting each team of teachers with the appropriate professional development, curriculum, resources and strategy implementation for dual language programming. The Lynn Public Schools continues to strive for the success of all students by focusing on the districts' core values of collaborative relationships, high expectations, inclusiveness, inspiring life-long learning, and shared responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Early Childhood PreK-2
• High levels of academic proficiency and literacy in both program languages (Spanish and English), and assessed academic proficiency and fluency in Spanish (current DESE-approved tests include the Spanish MTEL and the Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test through ACTFL)
• Willingness to pursue DESE Bilingual Education Endorsement
• Willingness to participate in district and school-based dual language professional development beginning in Spring 2021 and continuing throughout the summer and upcoming school year.
• Understanding of and a strong commitment to the philosophy of dual language learning and teaching
• Successful experience teaching young learners between ages five and seven, experience with second language acquisition preferred
• Strong organizational skills, time-management and communication skills
• Demonstrates a high level of cooperation to work with grade level and dual language teams
• Fulfillment of Lynn Public Schools district requirements

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach in a 90%-10% model program, including literacy, Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, using district curriculum maps and curricular resources, reflecting a deep understanding of state curriculum frameworks
• Create a positive, language rich, asset-based, multicultural learning environment that is conducive to the learning and success of all students and language proficiencies
• Administer language and literacy assessments, and analyze student data to inform planning, develop targeted instruction and make instructional decisions
• Participate and collaborate in building-based and department staff meetings.
• Work as a vested member of the dual language team on issues specifically related to dual language, philosophy, programs and approaches.
• Thoughtfully plan lessons with grade level partner and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students while fostering cultural understanding, developing students' social growth and focus on language acquisition
• Duties related to dual language teaching and learning and district goals for growing dual language programming.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits;
Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic…