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TeachIowa

Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

$64,220 / year median in Iowa

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Elementary Spanish Immersion Classroom Teacher Location:

St.

Anthony Catholic School, Des Moines, IA Reports To:

Principal Classification:

Full-Time, Exempt Role Overview St. Anthony Catholic School is seeking a passionate, faith-filled, and fluent Spanish-speaking educator to join our Elementary Spanish Immersion program for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will provide a high-quality educational experience where students develop Spanish language proficiency while mastering core academic subjects. You will foster a classroom environment rooted in Catholic values, academic excellence, and global citizenship.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Delivery:

Teach core subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts) primarily in Spanish, ensuring students meet or exceed grade-level benchmarks.

Language Development:

Implement research-based immersion strategies to support students' transition from Spanish language learners to fluent speakers, readers, and writers.

Faith Integration:

Incorporate Catholic teachings and values into daily lessons; lead students in prayer and participate in school liturgies.

Differentiation:

Assess student progress regularly and tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including those of native speakers and second-language learners.

Community Engagement:

Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.

Licensure:

Valid Iowa Teaching License Language Proficiency:

Near-native fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) and proficiency in English.

Spiritual Alignment:

A commitment to the mission of Catholic education and a willingness to uphold the teachings of the Church. However, applicants need not be Catholic.

Skills:

Strong classroom management, communication skills, and a collaborative spirit Physical & Mental Requirements Ability to navigate a classroom environment and engage with elementary-aged children. Strong organizational skills to manage a bilingual curriculum. Emotional intelligence to support students through the "productive struggle" of language acquisition. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Taylor Reed at treed@stanthonydsm.org