Position Overview
The Language Ambassador will work alongside the lead teacher to support the implementation of a 2-week Summer Spanish Science and Language-based Camp. This role involves assisting in planning and creating engaging, hands-on instructional experiences tailored to the needs of young Spanish immersion learners. The Language Ambassador will collaborate closely with the teacher to facilitate interactive activities, promote positive social interactions in Spanish, and support language acquisition through science concepts.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Assist in designing and implementing engaging learning experiences in the target language (Spanish).
• Support the adaptation of activities to meet the needs and interests of Spanish immersion students.
• Establish a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning, encouraging student participation.
• Monitor and support student behavior in instructional settings, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with the teacher, families, and community members involved in the program.
• Collaborate with the teacher to create materials and resources as needed.

Qualifications
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Passion for working with children and supporting language learning in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language, with a preference for advanced mid-proficiency or higher.
• High School Graduate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to adapt to the physical demands of the job, including engaging in outdoor activities and supervising children for extended periods.

Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to : World Languages Supervisor
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary Level : Band Rates: Band Rate 3
Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range : $16.51/hourly
12 days Total
(10 Teaching Days /Monday - Friday/ July 8-19 /4.5 Hours a day
14 hours: Training & Preparing
Camp training and Preparation- Dates TBD
Primary Location:
World Languages and Cultures Office
Salary Range:
Please view compensation page linked above - from menu, click corresponding salary scale / Banded Rates
Shift Type:
Part-Time