Elementary Dual Language English​/Spanish & English Teachers

La Casa de Esperanza is a full service Charter School in Waukesha. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students, this is an excellent choice. At La Casa you will experience small class sizes fostering an environment for growth within our student body and faculty. If you are looking for a collaborative team environment in a school that is growing please apply below.

• Plan, implement and deliver high-quality instruction to elementary students in self-contained classrooms.
• Teaching all subjects (Reading/writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies) in both English and Spanish.
• Continuous collaboration and communication with colleagues, families and administration throughout the school year.

Under the direction of the Executive Principal, the Dual Language Education Teacher demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for teaching within every aspect of the position. The Instructional Teacher will be responsible for creating a learning environment that provides high quality instruction, in English and Spanish, for students while utilizing the charter school approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. This position will collaborate with staff and parents to foster a positive team environment that will enrich each student’s learning and potential.

The Instructional Teacher will work with families and students of diverse backgrounds and will hold a firm commitment that every child is provided with the opportunity to learn.

• Plan and implement high quality, standards aligned lessons for students in the class.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management during instruction.
• Utilize curriculum and resources to create lesson plans in both English and Spanish.
• Work with administration and colleagues to analyze data that informs instruction
• Provide a positive learning environment of respect and rapport.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Principal or CGO.

• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of excel, word, and Google forms
• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to any situation inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrates organizational skills for the classroom.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrates respect towards the students, parents, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Fulfills professional obligations by complying with timelines, attending meetings, in-service, professional and parent conferences, as well as participating in special events of the school and the agency.

• Valid Wisconsin DPI Teaching License for grade level desired
• Bilingual Certification necessary for Dual Language positions only

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Previous classroom teacher experience, but not necessary.
• Focused on delivering high quality, standards aligned instruction in Spanish and English. Dual Languge model practiced is 80/20.
• Driven to form meaningful, engaging relationships with staff, students and families.
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