Spanish Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you a native Spanish-speaker with a love for teaching preschool? We are looking for Spanish-Immersion Preschool Teachers to join our amazing team of maestras y maestros!

ABOUT US

KSS Spanish Immersion Preschools provide a nurturing, play-based environment for children ages 2 to 6 (PK2 through Transitional Kindergarten) across four convenient Bay Area locations. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum is fully immersive in Spanish, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and strong language skills alongside social and cognitive growth. At KSS, every child is celebrated as a unique learner and supported to thrive in a joyful, culturally rich community.

We are passionate about creating a joyful, culturally rich community where every child and staff member is valued and supported. At KSS, teachers and staff have the opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative and inspiring environment, making a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives every day.

If you’re dedicated to fostering curiosity and love of learning in early childhood education and want to be part of a dynamic, bilingual team, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT YOU

• You love working with young children
  You find joy in building meaningful relationships with young children and supporting their natural curiosity and development. You are patient, observant, and playful, and you enjoy learning alongside children as they explore their ideas and interests.
  
• You are a fluent Spanish-speaker and love being a Spanish-Immersion Preschool Teacher
  You are fluent in Spanish and enthusiastic about creating a language-rich, immersive environment. You naturally integrate Spanish throughout the day to support bilingual development and to honor language as an important part of children’s identity and expression.
  
• You love being part of a team of dedicated teachers
  You value collaboration and reflective practice, and you enjoy working closely with colleagues to co-construct curriculum. You contribute ideas, listen openly, and support a strong team culture grounded in shared values.
  
• You are caring and accepting of all children and families
  You approach all children and families with respect, empathy, and openness. You believe in inclusive, relationship-based teaching and work to create a welcoming classroom community where everyone feels seen and valued.
  
• You are responsible, flexible, and enthusiastic
  You are dependable and adaptable, responding thoughtfully to the evolving needs of children and the classroom. You bring curiosity, energy, and a positive attitude to your work each day.

YOUR ROLE AS A SPANISH-IMMERSION PRESCHOOL TEACHER

• Create a safe and welcoming environment
  You create a warm, inclusive classroom where children feel a strong sense of belonging. You view relationships and the environment as central to learning, ensuring each child feels seen, accepted, and valued.
  
• Support children’s well-being through responsive practice
  You support children’s physical, social, and emotional development through developmentally appropriate, child-centered practices. You use respectful, responsive language and collaborative problem-solving to guide children through their experiences.
  
• Design meaningful learning experiences
  You co-construct learning experiences based on children’s interests, nurturing creativity, agency, and a strong sense of self. You encourage exploration, expression, and a joyful love of learning.
  
• Partner with families
  You communicate thoughtfully with families about their child’s growth and learning through ongoing conversations and conferences, building strong, respectful partnerships.

BENEFITS

• 28 paid holidays/school breaks and 12 days of PTO per year
• Up to 100% of employee health plan premiums through Kaiser on select plans and 50% premium coverage for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• Tuition discounts to children of employees
• Professional development and training

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED
• At least 12 ECE credits
• At least 2 years of early childhood education experience
• Be fully fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
• BA or MA in child development, or related field, strongly preferred
• Experience with Reggio Emilia strongly preferred
• For this role you will be also be required to pass a background check, provide a Health Screening Report completed by a physician, which includes your Immunization Record, Flu Vaccinations and current TB Test Results