K-8 Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Specialist

The role

The Specialist will review and provide feedback on the development of Spanish ELA lesson materials for grades K–8. This role involves partnering with the instructional design team to ensure content is standards-aligned, linguistically authentic, and culturally responsive.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the instructional design team to develop a scope and sequence for Spanish ELA lessons.
• Conduct reviews of lesson content, learning objectives, and instructional activities for standards alignment.
• Assess developmental and linguistic appropriateness of lesson design and text selections.
• Provide detailed, actionable, written feedback on lesson materials.
• Evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of Spanish-language content.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Spanish literacy development.
• Advise on best practices for supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, and heritage language learners.
• Ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness throughout lesson materials.
• Recommend evidence-based instructional practices and research in Spanish literacy education.
• Verify the accuracy of Spanish-language content and adherence to linguistic norms.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Bilingual Education, Spanish Language Arts, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Native or near-native Spanish proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience delivering Spanish language arts or dual-language instruction.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing Spanish ELA standards and frameworks in elementary and/or middle school settings.
• Experience with curriculum development, lesson review, or instructional coaching in a bilingual or Spanish-medium context.
• Proven track record of supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, or heritage Spanish speakers in developing literacy skills.
• Deep understanding of Spanish language arts standards, biliteracy frameworks, and research base.
• Expertise in developmentally appropriate and linguistically appropriate practices for learners across the K–8 continuum.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish literacy development, including phonological and phonemic awareness, morphology, syntax, text complexity, and written composition.
• Understanding of the connections and transfer between Spanish and English literacy skills in bilingual and dual-language programs.
• Familiarity with culturally sustaining pedagogy and approaches that affirm linguistic and cultural identities.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

Nice to have

• Bilingual or dual-language teaching authorization (e.g., Bilingual Authorization, BCLAD, or equivalent)
• Formal training in Spanish linguistics or language arts instruction

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time schedule
• Opportunities to grow skills and deepen expertise in edtech
• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k plan
• One Medical membership (in participating locations)
• Flexible vacation time policy
• 10 paid sick days per year
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid family leave after birth/adoption

About the company

Kiddom is transforming K–12 education by bringing high-quality curriculum, instructional tools, and student analytics together in one coherent system. The company builds Learning Intelligence Technology (LIT) to help educators plan, teach, assess, and respond to student needs.