Lower School Spanish Assistant Teacher

Job Title: Lower School Assistant Teacher

Reports To: Head of Lower School

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Position includes daily overtime pay)

Salary Range: $21.00-24.00 per hour.

Salary based on years of experience and educational credentials.

We seek a full-time Lower School Assistant Teacher for the 2026-27 school year, starting August, 2026. All Assistant Teachers work in our Extended Day Programs until 5:30 p.m. each school day.

About Mirman School

Mirman School embraces, supports, and values the many facets and faces of giftedness as we nurture our students’ abilities to reach their highest potential. As an educational institution, we are committed to personalizing our curriculum through depth and complexity, while celebrating the intellectual, creative, and kinesthetic dimensions of childhood and adolescence. We foster a culture of inclusivity and connectivity in which our students’ academic, co-curricular, and socio-emotional experiences and needs are supported. Mirman faculty and staff model empathy and respect in our communal effort to enhance whole-child learning. Our goal is to inspire lifelong curiosity and learning, the continuous pursuit of excellence, and ethical leadership among our students and graduates.

Our Values

Responsibility — We are obligated to care for ourselves, our community, and our environment. Integrity — What we believe is right directly shapes our actions.

Discovery — We enthusiastically pursue knowledge about ourselves and the world around us. Empathy — We strive to understand and value the experiences and feelings of others.

Resilience — We recognize challenges as necessary steps in learning and personal growth.

Job Summary

We are looking for an aspiring educator who is fluent in Spanish and passionate about working with gifted learners compelled by the school’s mission and committed to leading inquiry based, conceptual, and hands-on programs. Mirman teachers support differentiation in our students’ curiosities and passions with cross-curricular integration. Teachers are also engaged in regular collaboration, curriculum development, and pedagogical reflection. As part of the professional faculty, Assistant Teachers create a flexible and dynamic elementary classroom environment and program favorable to learning and personal growth for highly gifted children; establish effective rapport with students, parents, and colleagues; nurture passions and talents of students; develop each child’s skills, attitudes and knowledge needed in a strong foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability.

Essential Job Functions

• Support and teach Spanish in the Lower School (Grades K-4)
• Work directly with an assigned Lead Teacher who will serve as a mentor utilizing instructional best practices, methods, materials and technology
• Fulfill assigned supervision duties
• Responsible to assist in planning and implementing class lessons as well as instructing small groups, individual students and the class to further differentiate curriculum and support students
• Demonstrate culturally competent skills in educational program design and delivery
• Demonstrate effective and respectful management of classroom culture using social- emotional learning skills and strategies, such as Responsive Classroom
• Demonstrate the ability to build immediate and loving rapport with children of all ages; including a passion for teaching and working with students from all communities
• Exhibit the qualities of an adult learner dedicated to their professional growth
• Exhibit enthusiasm and commitment to Mirman’s vision, mission and guiding principles
• Maintain a sense of humor while maintaining high ethical professional standards
• Demonstrate excellent organization, time management and follow-through skills
• Exhibit the ability to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
• Participate in all professional development opportunities offered on campus
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree, native Spanish speaker or near native proficiency required
• Commitment to ongoing learning about implementing Gifted Education best practices
• Commitment to creating a sense of belonging by upholding our Statement of Inclusivity
• Some prior experience teaching in a classroom
• Experience working with highly gifted children in Lower School (Grades K-4) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency with technology and an ability to use technology (Google Suite) effectively in the classroom including
• Strong work ethic with a growth mindset and the ability to learn new skills quickly
• First Aid and CPR training required (training provided if not currently certified)
• Valid CA driver license and clear criminal background investigation

Job Perks

• Beautiful, rustic campus easily accessible from both LA’s city and valley sides
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match and immediate vesting
• Flexible tuition eligibility if applicable
• Professional development support including opportunities for growth
• Employee affinity groups
• Paid holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving week, Winter and Spring breaks) plus personal days
• Community and connection with staff/administration
• Generous benefits package, pet insurance, Lifelock credit monitoring, and FSA accounts

Join an ambitious and joyful community of dedicated and creative professionals building a society where everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Mirman is a great place to be part of growing future leaders in a supportive and caring school culture that features consistent collaboration, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, a supportive administration, and lifelong connections among faculty and staff inspired by the school’s unique mission. Come marvel at the wonder, humor, and inspiration that nurturing and engaging with highly gifted students naturally brings.

This is a 10-month academic position, beginning in mid-August and ending in mid-June each year. To apply, please submit your resume to .

At Mirman School, through an inclusive environment, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens. Mirman does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24