Spanish Teacher; Grade K-5

• Location 3612 35
  
  Th Ave,Astoria, NY, ,United States
• Base Pay $72,562.00 - $ / Year
• Employee Type Salaried - Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our instructional team. The Spanish Teacher will create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where students develop language proficiency, cultural awareness, and confidence in communication.

The ideal candidate will foster a love of language learning while supporting the academic and social development of students. This role requires a commitment to high expectations, strong instructional practices, and collaboration with colleagues to support student success.

New York State Teaching Certification in Spanish (World Language) required or in progress.

TESOL or dual certification is a plus.

New York State Teaching Certification in Spanish (World Language) required or in progress.

Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required
.

2–5 years teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
.

Experience working with diverse student populations is highly valued.

Strong classroom management and instructional skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to engage students and foster a love for language learning.

Commitment to the mission and values of OWNCS
.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues and families.

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Spanish language lessons aligned with New York State World Language Learning Standards
.

Develop instructional materials and activities that promote language acquisition, communication skills, and cultural understanding
.

Use a variety of instructional strategies such as direct instruction, discussion, projects, and collaborative learning
.

Incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities to build comprehensive language proficiency
.

Design and administer assessments to measure student progress and mastery of language skills
.

Differentiate instruction to support students with varying learning styles and language abilities.

Maintain a structured, respectful, and organized classroom environment that supports learning.

Communicate and reinforce high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
.

Promote cultural awareness and appreciation through language instruction.

Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress.

Support grade-level and school-wide initiatives and activities.

Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practices.

Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives
.

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants or support staff to meet the needs of individual students.

Salary Range: $72,562 – $115,136 based on education, certification, years of relevant experience, and verified prior service, in alignment with the OWNCS salary scale.

Employees with 30 credits beyond a master’s degree (MA +30) may be eligible for additional compensation in accordance with the salary schedule.

This is a 10-month instructional position
, with salary and benefits distributed evenly over 12 months to ensure consistent income and year-round coverage.

Fully employer-funded medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting

100% employer match on the first 3% of employee contributions

Annual contribution limit of $23,000
, with an additional $7,500 catch‑up contribution for eligible employees

Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

10 paid PTO days

Additional vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Gym reimbursement and wellness incentives

Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Free Talkspace therapy access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer‑paid life insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

FMLA protections

Identity theft protection

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
. Candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred.