<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Inspire the Next Generation of Bilingual Learners!</p> <p>LEARN, Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, is seeking a passionate, fluent Spanish-speaking educator to join our Puentes Dual Language Program at The Friendship School in Waterford, Connecticut. In this role, you will help our youngest learners discover the joy of language, culture, and connection.</p> <p>Puentes is more than a language program-it is an opportunity for children to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding from the earliest years of their educational journey. Through rich, engaging instruction delivered in Spanish, our teachers help students build confidence as communicators, learners, and global citizens.</p> <p>As a Puentes teacher, you will join a collaborative team committed to creating joyful, language-rich learning experiences where students learn through inquiry, exploration, play, and meaningful relationships. You will help children see language not simply as a subject to study, but as a bridge that connects people, cultures, and opportunities.</p> <p>Why Join Puentes?</p> <ul> <li>Make a Lasting Impact: Help young children develop the linguistic foundation that will support them throughout their academic careers and beyond. </li><li>Teach Through Language: Deliver engaging instruction in Spanish while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. </li><li>Be Part of Something Unique: Puentes is the only Spanish-English dual language pathway of its kind in Southeastern Connecticut, providing students the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate by the end of eighth grade. </li><li>Celebrate Culture and Community: Help students develop pride in their own identities while cultivating appreciation for diverse perspectives and experiences. </li></ul> <p>Why The Friendship School?</p> <p>This is an exciting time to join The Friendship School. Recognized as a National Magnet School of Excellence, TFS is a highly sought-after public magnet school that continues to attract a record number of applicants from families across Southeastern Connecticut.</p> <p>In the 2027-2028 school year, TFS will move into a new state-of-the-art early childhood school designed specifically to support innovative teaching and learning for young children. Educators joining our team today will have the opportunity to help shape the future of this growing and evolving program.</p> <p>At TFS, teachers work within collaborative teams and benefit from dedicated time to plan, learn, and problem-solve together. Our unique Museum School approach encourages children to Notice Deeply, Explore Boldly, and Create Joyfully through authentic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom walls and engage the broader community as partners in learning.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Connecticut Elementary certification or evidence of eligibility required. </li><li>Fluency in spoken and written Spanish required. </li><li>Bilingual Education certification preferred. </li></ul> <p>If you believe that language opens doors, builds connections, and expands possibilities-and you want to work in a school where innovation, collaboration, and joyful learning are at the heart of everything we do-we encourage you to apply at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true.</p> <p>LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.</p>