2026-27 Elementary Spanish Teacher (Grades 3-5)
Posted: August 27, 2026
Location: BridgePrep Academy of Duval, 6400 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Salary
- Minimum Starting Compensation (Degreed Base +
- Min
- Referendum): $52,607
- Maximum Potential Compensation (Certified Base + Max Referendum +
- Master's): $59,348
Job Type: Full Time (Comprehensive Benefits Package Included)
Reports To: Principal or Campus Administrator
JOIN US!
We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, and passionate Elementary Spanish Teacher (Grades 3-5) to join our instructional faculty at BridgePrep Academy of Osceola. Partner with us in delivering our flagship extended Spanish language program! In this role, you will bring language and culture to life for young learners, creating a vibrant, student-centered classroom environment that fosters early language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and academic growth.
HIGHLIGHTS OF A TEACHING CAREER AT BRIDGEPREP OSCEOLA • Rewarding Compensation
- Competitive base salary ($45K - $55K) paired with clear financial incentives, including up to $5,000 in supplemental pay and additional supplements for holding a Master's degree.
- Signature
- Language
- Program: Teach within a network known for its specialized extended Spanish curriculum, backed by strong instructional resources and designated planning time.
- Collaborative
- Campus
- Culture: Join a supportive, growth-oriented faculty with active instructional coaching, grade-level planning sessions, and network-wide professional development.
- Holistic
- Student
- Support: Teach in a structured, joyful elementary environment where high expectations go hand-in-hand with nurturing each child's social-emotional growth.
Our team and what we are about
At SMART Management and BridgePrep Academy, we are guided by a bold, student-centered mission and lived core values:
"And How Are the Children?": Every decision we make prioritizes student learning, safety, and well-being.
Big Rocks First: We maintain an unrelenting focus on high-quality language delivery and student engagement above all else.
Own It & Expect More: We take full accountability for classroom results while holding exceptionally high expectations for every child’s potential.
Results Matter: We track student language progress thoughtfully to celebrate growth and ensure foundational mastery.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Engaging Spanish Instruction
- Plan, internalize, and deliver standards-aligned daily Spanish lessons tailored to K-5 students, incorporating interactive games, songs, storytelling, and cultural units.
- Classroom
- Culture &
- Routines: Establish consistent routines and implement BridgePrep’s schoolwide behavior management system with fidelity, cultivating a safe, joyful, and respectful learning space.
- Differentiated
- Learning: Adapt instruction and learning activities to support diverse learners, including ELLs, ESE students, and intervention groups.
- Data &
- Assessment: Utilize formative assessments to track language acquisition progress, update gradebooks weekly, and pivot instruction to meet learning goals.
- Family
- Partnership: Communicate regularly with families regarding student growth, building trust-based relationships across the school community.
- Professional
- Integration: Participate in weekly check-ins, department meetings, before/after-school duties, and ongoing network professional development.
- Measurable year 1 success metrics
- 70%+ of elementary students demonstrate target grade-level mastery in Spanish language standards.
- Classroom culture aligns with schoolwide behavior expectations with minimal discipline referrals.
- Achieve "Highly Effective" ratings on professionalism indicators (punctuality, timely lesson plan and data submissions).
Key qualifications
Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Certification: Valid or eligible Florida Teaching Certification in Spanish (K-12 or World Languages).
Language
Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English.
Compliance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Preferred
- Prior experience teaching elementary Spanish or world languages in a public or charter school setting.
- Master's Degree in Spanish, Foreign Language Education, or Elementary Education (eligible for salary supplement).
Apply today!
Take the first step by applying through our quick, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to connecting with you and learning about your passion for language education at BridgePrep Academy of Osceola. Submit your application for the 2026-27 school year today!
