NC Foreign Language Teacher

Position: [26-27] NC Foreign Language Teacher
Description

OUR MISSION

Movement Schools is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

About This Role

Open Doors. Build Bridges. Grow Global Scholars.

We are seeking a passionate, mission-aligned K-5 Foreign Language Teacher to join our North Carolina school community. This role is ideal for educators who believe early language instruction is more than vocabulary - it is a powerful tool for cultural understanding, identity development, and expanded opportunity for every elementary scholar.

As a K-5 Foreign Language Teacher, you will design and lead engaging, standards-aligned world language instruction - in the target language assigned to the role (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, French, ASL) - that builds elementary scholar communication skills across listening, speaking, and beginning reading and writing. You'll create an immersive, structured, and joyful environment where K-5 scholars develop confidence, cultural awareness, and lifelong language skills.

When not in session with scholars, you will support school-wide operations to keep our campus running smoothly.

What You'll Do

You'll lead language instruction that builds confidence, communication, and cultural understanding.

As a K-5 Foreign Language Teacher, you will:
• Plan and deliver standards-aligned K-5 world language instruction (in the target language of the role, such as Spanish, Mandarin, French, or ASL) grounded in the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards
• Develop scholar proficiency across the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational
• Use comprehensible input, target-language immersion, and engaging instructional strategies (TPRS, total physical response, authentic resources, etc.) appropriate to scholar level
• Build cultural literacy through authentic texts, music, traditions, and global perspectives
• Assess scholar growth using performance-based assessments aligned to ACTFL proficiency benchmarks
• Differentiate instruction to support scholars with diverse abilities, including those with IEPs and 504 plans, and heritage learners where applicable
• Build strong relationships with scholars, families, and staff
• Support school-wide culture, arrival/dismissal duties, transitions, and family engagement events
• Participate in coaching cycles, professional development, and grade-level planning
• Lead or support cultural celebrations, language clubs, or family engagement events that build community
• Support school-wide operations during non-instructional blocks - including arrival and dismissal duties, lunch and recess coverage, hallway transitions, family engagement events, and other operational needs as assigned
Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a passionate, creative, and mission-aligned educator who brings their content area to life for every scholar.

You'll thrive in this role if you:
• Believe in the potential of every scholar and are committed to equity
• Bring energy, creativity, and joy to your classroom every day
• Are reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with scholars, families, and adults
• Are coachable, reflective, and open to feedback
• Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Required Qualifications

Your background and credentials meet North Carolina's requirements to lead a language program.
• Bachelor's degree in the target language of the role, World Languages, Linguistics, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Valid North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) teaching license in the target world language (K-12) - Initial Professional License (IPL), Continuing Professional License (CPL), or Residency License - OR eligibility to obtain through an approved NC alternative licensure pathway
• Passing score on the NCSBE-approved Pearson content licensure exam for the target…