New York, New York
Pasadena, California
Posted: 12-Mar-25
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
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BILINGUAL LEAD TEACHER - PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Year 2025-2026
Classification Exempt
Reports To Head of Primary School
Location Austin, TX, USA
Job Closing Date Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Magellan International School (Colegio Internacional Magallanes) in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Lead Teacher to work in our Spanish immersion primary school. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile. The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.
Essential Functions
- Plans and teaches lessons following the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) curricula, differentiating for individual student needs.
- Works collaboratively with the teaching assistant to deliver learning experiences.
- Provides day-to-day monitoring and support to the teaching assistant, including sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.
- Attends staff/faculty meetings, supports colleagues, and collaborates with the PYP Coordinator on curriculum planning and program effectiveness.
- Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and technologies.
- Participates in curriculum planning and student progress meetings with parents and the Student Support Resources Team (SSR).
- Maintains high standards for academic performance and behavior.
- Fosters an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Creates a Spanish immersion environment in the classroom.
- Actively supervises students during carline, recess, breaks and lunch.
- Organizes educational field trips to support the curriculum.
- Communicate professionally with parents about student progress, collaborate with parents of high-needs students, and establish positive relationships with families.
- Works with the Room Parent to plan and participate in parent activities.
- Serves as a role model for students by dressing professionally, adhering to the school’s policy, demonstrating the importance of learning, accepting responsibility, and showing pride in the education profession.
- Encourages students to set individual goals and maintains a safe, creative learning environment.
- Participates in fundraising and marketing efforts to support the school’s growth.
- Promotes the school’s mission and builds relationships with community partners.
- Works collaboratively with the other grade teachers to plan engaging “End of the Unit Celebrations”.
- Support the 5th grade PYP Exhibition as a mentor every other year.
Other Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Dynamic and empathetic communicator
- Child-focused, warm, caring, and supportive
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with teams
- Committed to the school's vision and mission
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office as well as a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position requires lifting, bending, standing, and stooping.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
“Core” work hours:
- 7:45 am - 5:30 pm on Mondays
- 7:45 am - 3:45 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
- 7:45 am - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays
- Availability during occasional nights and weekend events.
Travel
Some out-of-area travel may be expected like overnight Field Trips
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement
Magellan International School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetics, or status as a veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, the Magellan International School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with Teacher’s Certification
- Experience working with Elementary age students in a classroom setting
- Communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing
- Experience or training in the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) preferred
- Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments.