2nd Grade Spanish Teacher (25-26 School Year)

Job Summary: The Amherst Public School District  is currently seeking candidates for a Second Grade Spanish Teacher at Fort River Elementary in our Spanish/English Dual Language program. This is a full-time and school-year 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 social-emotional 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 K-6 teacher. Applicants must be fully bilingual and able to teach all content in Spanish. Bi-cultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates may also hold an additional license in any of the following areas: Special Education license, ESL license, SEI Endorsement, or Spanish Foreign Language at the appropriate grade level. In your cover letter please provide a brief description of any experience that you feel will prove helpful in the work for which you are applying. Give any additional information that will afford a clearer interpretation of your qualifications which may include any verifiable work performed on a voluntary basis.

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. 

Resumen del Puesto: El Distrito de Escuelas Públicas de Amherst, que recientemente fue calificado como el Distrito Escolar N ° 1 para enseñar en Massachusetts, actualmente está buscando candidatos para un Maestro de tercer grado de español en la Elemental Fort River en nuestro Programa de Lenguaje Dual (50/50 español / inglés). Este es un puesto de año escolar a tiempo completo. Misión de Lenguaje Dual de Fort River: El Programa de Lenguaje Dual de Fort River celebra e integra las culturas de todos nuestros estudiantes, familias, y personal. El Programa de Lenguaje Dual aprecia, nutre, y reta a todos nuestros estudiantes individualmente para que alcancen su potencial máximo como aprendices y ciudadanos globales. El Programa de Lenguaje Dual promueve la igualdad mediante el desarrollo de estudiantes bilingües dominando dos sistemas lingüísticos preparado para el liderazgo económico y social en nuestra comunidad y el mundo. Cualificaciones: Un candidato exitoso estará entusiasmado y comprometido con la educación bilingüe y la misión del programa. El individuo demostrará la capacidad de planificar e implementar un programa de estudio que satisfaga las necesidades, intereses y habilidades individuales de los estudiantes para adquirir conocimientos de contenido de nivel de grado y habilidades de idioma español. Además, el individuo creará un ambiente de aula seguro y acogedor que es propicio para el aprendizaje, desarrolla las habilidades académicas, lingüísticas y socioemocionales de los estudiantes y refleja las culturas de la población estudiantil. Los candidatos exitosos colaborarán eficazmente para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de los estudiantes. Requisitos del Puesto: Los solicitantes deben tener una licencia válida del Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Massachusetts como maestros de PreK-2 y / o K-6. Los solicitantes deben ser bilingües y poder enseñar todo el contenido en español. Se recomienda encarecidamente a los solicitantes bi-culturales a solicitar. Preferencia en candidatos con licencia adicional en cualquiera de las siguientes áreas: licencia de educación especial, licencia de ESL, endoso de SEI o idioma extranjero en español en el nivel de grado apropiado. En su carta de presentación, proporcione una breve descripción de cualquier experiencia que considere útil en el trabajo que está solicitando. Proporcione cualquier información adicional que permita una interpretación más clara de sus calificaciones, que puede incluir cualquier trabajo verificable realizado de forma voluntaria. 

Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!

At Amherst Regional Public Schools, we are committed to building a strong, dynamic, and inclusive team. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with MindWire™ and adopted The Predictive Index® (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments to help us understand candidates' natural strengths, work styles, and potential.

Why Work With Us?

We use science-backed insights to 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, you’ll be asked to complete:
 Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment – A short (7-10 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
 Predictive Index® Cognitive Assessment (if applicable) – A 12-minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and adapt. This 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 process—they are never the sole deciding factor. If 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 in hiring the best people and helping them succeed. We’ve found these insights to be remarkably accurate, positive, and valuable in identifying natural strengths. We’re excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If you're passionate about education and professional growth, we encourage you to apply!

 Apply today and become part of a team that values you!

Salary : $48,357 - $86,793