What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Spanish Teacher - Outdoor Spanish Immersion Program position at Lanterns Global?
About us
Lanterns Global is an educational programs company. We offer Spanish immersion programs, marine biology programs, and foreign language tutoring. We have been delivering unique outdoor learning experiences to homeschoolers (and others) for over seven years and our team continues to grow!
We are actively seeking a Spanish speaking Teachers Assistant for our small group pod in San Luis Obispo where students will study thematic units, Spanish vocabulary, outdoor learning, sustainability, gardening and art - all in a Spanish immersion environment. We provide a small group setting with only 12 students per class. Each program is led by one of our native Spanish teachers who needs the support of our amazing Spanish speaking Assistants.
“The DNA of El Jardin is to incorporate Spanish immersion with gardening and art to create a program that really encompasses the culture of California.” Megan Moreno, Director of Lanterns Global
View our recent interview on www.KSBY.com: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/students-learn-about-spanish-culture-through-el-jardin-program
El Jardín’s Ideal Candidate:
- You are fluent in Spanish and English. Native Spanish speakers are a bonus but not required for this position. Passion for the Spanish culture however, is a given!
- You have 2 years experience taking care of kids in any of the following settings: after school programs, daycare, church, tutoring center, big buddy programs, pre-school, camp counselor, tutor, etc.,
- You have boundless energy, unlimited patience and a heart for children.
- You have a history of being reliable and punctual - with 3 professional references that will sing your praises.
- You are a team player who follows directions. You are fully committed to supporting your colleagues in order to achieve a rich learning experience for our students.
- You are a creative problem solver and can effectively address behavioral issues with confidence and kindness (in Spanish or English as necessary).
- You enjoy interacting and exploring in nature and want to inspire that same curiosity in others.
- You are available to start effective 8/30/22.
Class Times: Tuesday and Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Our Assistant Teachers are required to arrive onsite at 9:30am for set-up; shift ends approx. 15 minutes later (once all the students have been checked out)
Duties & Responsibilities
The El Jardin teacher will be responsible for teaching and managing their class group during El Jardín while speaking in Spanish roughly 90% of the time (immersion). This includes, but not limited to the following:
- Carrying out the day’s lesson plan (You will receive all the weekly lesson plans and supplies at the beginning of the semester). A typical day includes morning introductions, calendario, song, teaching new Spanish vocabulary, directing the activity that incorporates those new words, leading the gardening activity, organizing clean-up, overseeing students during lunchtime and play time, managing siesta and facilitating the beautiful art project.
- Continually checking for understanding and providing additional instruction as necessary.
- Engaging your creativity in the moment, creating unique opportunities for students to learn, understand, have fun, and appreciate Spanish language and culture.
Compensation: $25-$40/hr DOE
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have work experience in any of the following: Montessori, Charlotte Mason, Waldorf, Waldorf Spanish Immersion or Outdoor schooling?
- Will you be available, beginning August 30th, to work Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00am - 2:00pm?
- Please describe how you learned Spanish and what the process was like for you.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Fluent Spanish (Required)
Work Location: One location