Position Overview

Dual Immersion Academy is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Elementary Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction within a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) model. The teacher will foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competency while supporting high academic achievement for all students.

This position requires a strong commitment to collaboration, culturally responsive teaching, and the mission of serving a diverse student population.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Employee is expected to work an 8-hour workday.
• Employee may be asked to work additional days or hours at the discretion of school administration, though this will be used sparingly.

Primary ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Planning

• Develop and implement 180-day plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans aligned with the Utah State Core/Common Core standards.
• Deliver instruction in accordance with the Dual Language Immersion model (Spanish/English), ensuring language allocation fidelity.
• Engage students in meaningful, standards-based learning experiences that promote both content mastery and language development.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, including multilingual learners.

Assessment & Data Use

• Assess and evaluate student learning effectively using formative and summative assessments.
• Use student data to inform instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student accountability.
• Maintain accurate and timely grading aligned with instructional plans.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Reinforce positive behavior through recognition and incentives.
• Hold students accountable for misbehavior using school-wide systems and expectations.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, cross-grade teams, and administration to maximize student learning.
• Participate in:
• Team meetings
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Faculty meetings
• IEP meetings
• 504 meetings
• Any additional meetings designated by the administration
• Attend and actively participate in professional development and trainings sponsored or promoted by the school.

School & Community Engagement

• Participate in school-wide activities, including:
• Cultural events
• Holiday programs
• Fundraisers
• Maintain active and consistent communication with parents/guardians through:
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Back-to-School Night
• Phone, email, and written communication

Professional Expectations

• Perform all duties to the highest professional standard.
• Act in the best interest of students and the school at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Adhere to all DIA policies and procedures, including:
• Charter guidelines
• Employee Handbook
• Student Handbook
• Comply with all state and federal laws.

Qualifications (Recommended)

• Valid Utah Teaching License (or ability to obtain)
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
• Experience or training in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) preferred
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching

Benefits

Dual Immersion Academy offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health Insurance:
• DIA pays 85% of base-level plans
• Employee pays remaining 15% + any upgrades
• Dental Insurance:
• 20% paid by DIA
• 80% paid by Employee
• Vision Insurance:
• Optional plan (100% paid by Employee)
• Retirement (401K):
• DIA matches contributions up to 2% of base salary

Mission Alignment

All employees are expected to support DIA’s mission of developing bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent students prepared for academic and lifelong success.

Salary Range: $58,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications (bilingual and dual immersion endorsements preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Language immersion school
• Public school