Kindergarten Spanish Teacher (25-26 School Year)
Kindergarten Spanish Teacher (25-26 School Year)
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Job Summary
The Amherst Public School District is currently seeking candidates for Kindergarten Spanish Teachers at Fort River Elementary in our Spanish/English Dual Language program. This is a fulltime and schoolyear position.
Preferred Qualifications
A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about and committed to bilingual education and the program mission. The individual will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of students in acquiring grade level content knowledge and Spanish Language skills. Furthermore the individual will create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that is conducive to learning develops students academic language and socialemotional skills and reflects the cultures of the student population. Successful candidates will effectively collaborate to meet diverse student needs.
Job Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as a PreK 2 and/or K6 teacher. Applicants must be bilingual and able to teach all content in Spanish. Bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates may also hold an additional license in any of the following areas: Bilingual Education Endorsement Special Education license ESL license SEI Endorsement or Spanish Foreign Language at the appropriate grade level.
Fort River Dual Language Mission Statement
Fort River Dual Language Program celebrates and integrates the cultures of all of our students families and staff. The Dual Language Program appreciates nurtures and challenges all of our individual students to reach their fullest potential as learners and global citizens. The Dual Language Program promotes equity by developing culturally competent bilingual and biliterate students prepared for economic and social leadership in our community and world.
Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!
AtAmherst Regional Public Schools we are committed to building astrong dynamic and inclusiveteam. As part of this commitment we have partnered withMindWireand adoptedThe Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessmentsto help us understand candidates natural strengths work styles and potential.
Why Work With Us
We usesciencebacked insightsto support:
Better hiring decisions
Stronger team collaboration
Enhanced training and professional growth
Improved workplace communication
Leadership development based on employees strengths and motivations
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short (710 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.
Our Commitment to You
These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
