LaAmistad is seeking a Spanish Teacher for several Spanish classes for adults both in-person and online. Experience required.

Our Mission is to prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. Our Vision is that Latino students and families achieve lifelong self-sufficiency.

Our Core Values: 

Kindness: “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion. 

Excellence: "Every touch, every time, no exceptions." 

Passion: "The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you, transforming work into a joyful pursuit." 

Teamwork: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." 

Perseverance: “Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and tenacity that keeps you going despite obstacles.” 

Responsibilities

• Prepares, delivers and evaluates assigned instructional courses. 
• Creates, and updates class syllabi as needed 
• Develops supplemental teaching material and strategies to help students practice
• Documents and evaluates students’ progress
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned
• Create pacing guides to structure classes based of students' skill level
• Each role with LaAmistad is part of a strong team. To support the team, you will likely be required to walk quickly across varying distances on our campuses, lift and carry supplies andother materials, push heavy rolling carts, and climb multiple flights of stairs as well as have adequate hearing and vision to successfully navigate the requirements of the position. 
• Provide Own Laptop
• Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to daily carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

 Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Spanish grammar and idioms

Bilingual native Spanish speaker

2 years teaching experience with adults 

Experience working with a pre-set course outline 

Interactive teaching style

Ability to motivate students and making learning fun

Ability to create cultural exposure in or outside of the classroom to facilitate learning

Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Must provide own Laptop, If needed.

Desired Skills and Attributes

Fluency in Spanish and English (writing, listening, and speaking)

Enthusiasm about teaching adults

Ability to confidently lead a class

Ability to cultivate a friendship with students while setting clear expectations

Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow-up

Solution-orientated and ability to problem-solve

Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences

 Compensation: The hourly amount is competitive and based on education and experience. This position is part-time and has the opportunity to add additional classes as needed. .

 Please do not apply if you are not available during these days and times.

Every other Friday at 2:00pm -4:30pm 

Sponsorship is not available for this position.