Kindergarten Teacher - Cambridge, United States - Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge Public Schools
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Position:
Kindergarten Teacher, Two Way Immersion (Spanish/English)

Amigos School

Amigos School Community:


La Escuela Amigos is dedicated to a strong tradition of excellence in bilingual education in English and Spanish.


Two-way immersion fosters high levels of academic achievement, bilingualism, and cultural competencies among students, contributing to their long-term readiness for the global economy. Bringing together culturally diverse students in settings where each has equal status boosts motivation and encourages cohesion, community building, and cooperation. Situated in the Cambridgeport neighborhood, Amigos is a comprehensive Junior K - 8 school that welcomes students from various neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds. Through partnerships with the community, Amigos aims to offer quality out-of-school programs that nurture linguistic and cultural connections.

The Opportunity:

Your Skill Set:

  • As the incoming Kindergarten Teacher, you should possess many, if not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in first and second language acquisition.
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Proficiency in Spanish and English, including listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing at high levels (required):

  • Understanding and appreciation of Kindergarten students, their requirements, and interests.
  • Demonstrated successful past experience in a diverse environment and implementation of culturally responsive practices involving students from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Massachusetts Certification Requirement: Early Childhood PreK2; ESL PreK6; Foreign Language (Spanish) Certification PreK6, with relevant courses in teaching young children.
Cambridge Public Schools are dedicated to limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Hence, as a Cambridge Public Schools employee, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is mandatory before starting work.

Requests for exemptions based on religious beliefs or medical reasons should be formally submitted to the Chief Talent Officer.


How to Join Our Team:


To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how your skills, experience, and dedication to educational equity align with the job requirements and indicating how you learned about this vacancy.


  • At Cambridge Public Schools, we aim to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued. A diverse team enables us to serve our communities better by embracing differences related to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status. We encourage applicants to be authentic when exploring job opportunities within our school district.
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