Associate Teacher (Bilingual Spanish and English)

Job DetailsJob Location: San Jose, CA 95127Position Type: TemporarySalary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: Education 

Overview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. 

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

The Dual Immersion Associate Teacher creates a nurturing, language-rich classroom where young children learn. Working collaboratively with the school team and under the guidance of the teacher of record and leadership team, the AT’s primary role is to facilitate and supplement  developmentally appropriate lessons and assessments that support oral language development, social-emotional growth, and content knowledge in both program languages.

The educator observes children closely to guide instruction, builds strong relationships with families, and fosters a classroom community where children feel safe to participate, communicate, and take risks as learners. The associate teacher partners with other associate teachers,  teachers, and volunteers to maintain a responsive and organized learning environment and collaborates with staff who share responsibility for supporting each child’s development. 

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Student Learning: 

Establish an inclusive culture of high expectations for all learners.
Build secure educator-child relationships as the foundation for learning, support self-regulation through guidance, modeling, and predictable routines.
Assist in the management of student behavior to ensure all are fully engaged.
Maintains supervision and safety across indoor and outdoor environments.
Use arrival, transitions, meals, bathroom/hygiene, and cleanup as intentional teaching opportunities; develop independence, self-care skills, and participation skills; and establish consistent classroom structures that support language acquisition.
Supports children in entering play and/or lessons, sustaining interaction and engagement, and resolving peer conflicts.
Provides scaffolding using visuals, modeling, and gestures consistent with the classroom language allocation.
Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each learner, as directed by the teacher.
Provide instruction to learners with special needs in accordance with the IEP, utilizing support services as appropriate.
Motivate learners to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for their education.
Facilitates teacher-planned learning experiences during play, routines, and small-group activities.
Assist in assessing learners and recording results.
Track learner information and maintain accurate records, as directed by the teacher.
Provide Instruction under the guidance and supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator.
Assists in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and environment to promote learning.
Tutor as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

Collaboration:

Supports positive relationships with families during arrival, dismissal, and classroom participation.
Collaborate with colleagues, leadership, families, community partners, and service providers to advance the school’s vision; align curriculum; share best practices; participate in grade-level planning and school-wide activities; and identify and address individual student needs through ongoing reflection and teamwork.

Collaborate and co-plan with the teacher(s) of record to provide a seamless and coherent educational experience that incorporates co-teaching practices for all learners.
Collaborate with all school staff who share responsibilities over the learners in their care (ex. Educational specialists, interventionists, support staff, etc).

Work cooperatively with staff toward the resolution of mutual concerns.
Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. support student/s with toileting, g-tube feeding, administration of medication while under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (i.e. lifting, assisting with mobility, access to campus.)
Assist other personnel and teachers as may be required for the purpose of supporting students across classrooms in their learning activities.

Professional Activities: 

Actively engage in and seek out professional development opportunities, demonstrating responsibility for addressing personal knowledge gaps while participating in school-provided training (including retreats), planning, data analysis, and collaborative meetings.
Support and uphold the school’s mission, vision, policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality expectations, and participate in required school programs, family meetings, and community events as needed.

Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats.
Participating in collaborative work with teachers and parents, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips.
Perform duties such as cafeteria, yard duty, traffic duty, and monitoring/interacting with students during the work day as assigned for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Voices Academies Associate Teacher candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications: 

Having a High School Diploma AND one of the following:

Two years of college (48 units), or
A. A. degree (or higher), or
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction

Demonstrated dedication to Voices Academies’ mission and values, with a commitment to public education, equity, social justice, and accelerating academic growth for students from low-income communities.
Ability to  work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrate success in working with school-age children.
Native-like or near-native oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and classroom contexts. (Educators assigned to instruct in a single program language are expected to demonstrate at least intermediate oral and written communication skills in the partner language to support collaboration with colleagues, families, and shared learners.)
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, and basic technological proficiency, including logging into platforms, accessing and composing emails, navigating spreadsheets, creating documents and slides, and using QR codes.

Works well in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

BA degree or Substitute Permit Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities.
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design, first and second language acquisition, and the unique characteristics of public charter schools in California.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Working Conditions:

Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch 
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
Occasional evening and or weekend work 
Occasional travel 
Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer:

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Clear Criminal Background Check
Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range $20.00 - $25.00
Medical, dental, and vision benefits including paid holidays are available for full-time employees only 
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan 

Employment:

Reports directly to the Business Manager a
Full-Time or Part-time, Non-Exempt Position
Position follows a 10-month calendar
At-Will Agreement

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

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