Spanish Immersion Teacher
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Spanish Teacher, Bilingual
$56,056 - $81,072 per year, based on years of teaching experience.
Dual-language (Spanish immersion) positions are part of a K-5 program in which students learn in two languages, building bilingualism, biliteracy, and strong academic foundations. Similar to elementary school teachers, dual language teachers lead classes in core subjects while teaching the class in Spanish with one of two models: full immersion (90% Spanish) or a 50/50 split between English and Spanish.
The post is offered through Participate Learning, which since 1987 has connected international educators with U.S. schools through cultural exchange. The successful candidate joins as an Ambassador Teacher in Wake County, North Carolina.
Start date
: start of the 2027-28 school year.
What you can expect
: no sponsor fees; guidance through the visa process and support with relocation; mentoring as you settle into your school and community; professional development and leadership opportunities; opportunities to share your culture and bring new ideas home.
Requirements for open positions are the following:
- High English proficiency.
- University degree in teacher education.
- Driver's license.
- At least two years of full-time teaching experience post-grad with students between the ages of 5-18.
- Currently teaching 5-18 year-olds.
- Availability to teach with Participate Learning for at least two years.
The application form asks for details about teaching experience, educational background, country of residence, and any accompanying family members.
Walnut Creek Elementary School is a state primary school for ages 5 to 10 in the Wake County Public School System, at 2600 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Selection process
: application review, a live video admissions interview, submission of the required documents, and a check of eligibility for a U.S. teaching licence and visa sponsorship; candidates who pass are then put forward to U.S. school districts. Schools begin hiring Ambassador Teachers in December of the prior school year and most hire between January and June.
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