2026-2027 Dual Language Early Childhood Teacher

2026-2027 Dual Language Early Childhood Teacher Western Heights Public Schools District Wide - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Job Details Job ID: 5531744 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Title: Early Childhood Dual Language Teacher Credentials Early Childhood Certification Certification or Endorsement in Bilingual Education (preferred) Experience Required Classroom teaching experience (preferred) Teaching experience in field of bilingual education (preferred) Education Bachelor’s Degree – Required Master’s Degree or 18 graduate hours in Bilingual Education Funding of Position 183 Contract ESSER Grant Funded Reports to Building Principal Position Summary The Early Childhood Dual Language Teacher (ECDLT) will provide all students with appropriate learning activities in core academic subject areas designed to fulfill their maximum potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The ECDLT will provide core content instruction in both English and Spanish to enable students to develop linguistic and academic competencies that will prepare them for success. Job Duties Special Knowledge/Skills Bilingual – English and Spanish Bilingual Skills Verification Test – Proficiency Required Strong academic literacy and conversational skills in English and Spanish Knowledge of dual language curriculum and instruction Essential Duties/Responsibilities Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and the dual language program Present subject matter according to the guidelines established by the dual language program, the OSDE, board policies, and administrative regulations Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing in both languages of instruction Analyze performance data in order to provide targeted instruction based upon students’ individual academic and linguistic needs Model and explicitly teach students how to manage their own learning by identifying, evaluating, and organizing options, opportunities, and experiences Work with teachers of diverse learners to modify instruction as needed to ensure success for all students Work collaboratively with colleagues to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to site/district requirements Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all students Create shared norms of high expectations and supportive systems as part of a safe, respectful and productive learning environment, and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the WHPS Student and Parent Handbook Recognize, value, and respect the broad spectrum of languages, cultures, and ethnicities and teach students to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds Act as a positive role model for students and support the mission of the Western Heights Public School District Performs all other duties as assigned Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions In a typical work day, employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 8 hours. Job requires occasional bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, reaching above the shoulder and pushing/pulling. Job requires occasional carrying/lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally moving tables and boxes of written materials or paper. Job requires employee to use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation. Employee must possess manual dexterity and visual ability to read, write, type, operate a computer, and to supervise. Employee must possess hearing and speaking abilities to communicate in person and on the phone both individually and with groups of students, staff, parents, and community members. Employee must have mobility enough to monitor areas of the building and grounds if necessary and attend meetings outside the building. Employee must have mental ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, community, and supervisors and be able to think critically and make important decisions under stress. Job could require working outdoors if supervising or monitoring: use of and proximity to office equipment, and occasional contact with violent or disruptive students, patrons, or staff. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position Type Full-Time Job Requirements Contact Information Alicia Price, Director of Human Resources Central Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education