SY26-27: Elementary School Associate Teacher (Kindergarten)

About the role

Our Bilingual Elementary School at School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. Dos Amigos provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL. We are looking for dedicated, mission-aligned teachers who have a passion for bilingual immersion.

Responsibilities

• Support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.
• Collaborate with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT).
• Engage in interactive, hands-on, and creative learning activities.
• Utilize technology to support instruction across all subjects.
• Implement differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Apply co-teaching strategies and ELL strategies effectively.
• Communicate and plan strategically, focusing on solutions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Teach and coach students in both academic and non-instructional situations.
• Practice restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Reflect on and accept feedback to improve instructional practices.

Requirements

• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
• A current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledgeable in using technology to support instruction.
• Experience with assessment to drive instruction.
• Ability to differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Proficiency in co-teaching strategies.
• Expertise in ELL strategies.
• Strategic and solutions-focused thinking.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Effective relationship building skills.
• Understanding of restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Self-reflective and open to feedback.

Skills

• Current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Technology integration in instruction.
• Assessment-driven instruction.
• Differentiated curriculum development.
• Co-teaching strategies implementation.
• Ell strategies application.
• Solutions-focused thinking.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Effective relationship building.
• Restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Self-reflection and feedback acceptance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries ranging from $43,076 - $58,886.
• A 6% 401k match.
• 93% coverage of healthcare premiums.
• Generous full company closures and PTO policies.
• Longevity bonus.
• Supportive work environment.

Pay

Using a paycale range based on your years of experience and education level, teachers' salaries range from $43,076 - $58,886.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon interview.