Spanish Teacher

Role summary

Lincoln Park Academy seeks a Spanish teacher to deliver differentiated instruction for an EK-8 cohort within a growth-focused environment. The role emphasises student learning and social-emotional development alongside cultural and linguistic inclusivity.

The work

• Prepare and deliver adapted lesson plans using school-approved curricula
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning profiles
• Maintain records of student progress and social-emotional development
• Create and sustain a positive classroom environment with consistent behaviour management
• Incorporate technology and research-based practices into daily teaching

Requirements

• Active current teaching licence in Spanish from Ohio
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Comfort with growth-focused coaching, frequent observations and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in urban schools
• Ability to supervise students across school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)

Pay and benefits

• Salary $41,000–$50,500 per year; starting pay within range varies by geography, skills, education and experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance; employee assistance program
• Paid time off and retirement contributions
• Optional basic life, AD&D and voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools network

About the school

Lincoln Park Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ public charter schools serving PK-12 students in urban, suburban and rural communities across the United States since 2014.

Who this role suits

The role suits teachers fluent in Spanish who bring expertise in differentiated instruction and thrive in urban charter environments. Applicants should welcome regular coaching feedback, demonstrate strong communication with families, and understand how to support social-emotional learning alongside academic progress.

Questions to ask the school

• What support is available for implementing bilingual programming and linguistically inclusive practices?
• What does the typical weekly schedule look like for specialist teachers?
• How is the growth-focused coaching structured, and what frequency of observations should teachers expect?
• Does the school sponsor work authorisation for teachers not currently eligible to work in the United States?
• What professional development is available in Spanish language pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching?