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Bilingual Spanish Lead Teacher

Magellan International School, Private Education in Austin
  • Austin, Texas
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    Job Description

                                                                                       BILINGUAL SPANISH LEAD TEACHER - PRIMARY SCHOOL 

    School Year                  2026-2027 
    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 (MIS) in Austin, Texas, has an opening for a Bilingual Spanish Lead Teacher. This position will 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) curriculum, differentiating for individual student needs.
    • Guides students through inquiry-based exploration across transdisciplinary units of inquiry, fostering bilingual communication skills, conceptual understanding, and global awareness.
    • 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 and 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.
    • Communicates professionally with parents regarding student progress, collaborates with parents of high-needs students, and establishes 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 community engagement efforts and school initiatives to support the school’s growth.
    • Works collaboratively with grade-level teachers to plan engaging End-of-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.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education; or a Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with Teacher’s Certification
    • A minimum of two years of experience teaching elementary-aged students in a classroom setting
    • Communicates effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing
    • Experience or training in the IB PYP preferred
    • Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments
    • Experience integrating information technology (IT) into teaching
    • Experience with Google Workspace, Toddle, and Apple Mac platforms preferred
    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
    Salary and Benefits
    A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, tuition remission for dependent children, retirement offerings, and paid time off.

    Work Environment
    This job operates in 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. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

    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, such as overnight field trips, may be expected but is not common.

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications
    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. 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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    MIS 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, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, Texas
    Websitehttps://www.magellanschool.org/about-us/employment

    Skills

    • Apple Macsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Language Teachingunmatched
    • Lesson Plansunmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Primary Schoolunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Program Planningunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Technical Strategyunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched

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