ETS, PreK Two-Way Immersion Teacher, Amigos

About the School

Amigos School, located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood, is a comprehensive PK–8 school dedicated to a strong tradition of excellence in bilingual English and Spanish education. The school welcomes students from diverse neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds and fosters linguistic and cultural connections through school-community collaborations. The two-way immersion program develops high levels of academic achievement, bilingualism, and cultural competencies, preparing students for the global economy while promoting cohesion and cooperation.

About the Role

The Pre-Kindergarten Two-Way Extended Term Substitute will provide instruction to students in Spanish (80%) and English (20%) within a self-contained classroom. The successful candidate will collaborate with grade-level, cluster, and whole-school teams, including specialists in ESL, SSL, and Special Education.

• Plan and implement an academically and linguistically active, developmentally appropriate, and socially/culturally responsive curriculum for dual language learners.
• Align curriculum with the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the local Cambridge Learning Expectations for CPP.
• Work collaboratively with parents and guardians to involve them in classroom activities and school-wide events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in first and second language acquisition.
• High levels or native language proficiency in Spanish and English, including listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing (required).
• Familiarity with and appreciation of Pre-Kindergarten students, their needs, and interests.
• Previous and successful experience working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated implementation of culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification: Early Childhood PreK-2 (required).
• Foreign Language (Spanish) Certification PreK-6 (preferred but not required).

Duration: September 2026 through December 2026.