Spanish Teacher Assistant - Outdoor Immersion Program

Lanterns Global; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lanterns Global in Watsonville, CA seeks two Spanish-speaking Teaching Assistants for the El Jardin program in an outdoor learning setting that blends Spanish language, gardening, nature studies, and art.

A small class size of 12 students per session is maintained, with a native Spanish teacher leading the group.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• 2+ years experience caring for kids in any setting: after school, daycare, tutoring, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk long distances and be active outdoors.
• Available to start the week of August 28, 2023.
• Reliable and punctual with 3+ professional references.

Responsibilities

• Assist native Spanish teachers in the El Jardin program.
• Support a small class of 12 students in an outdoor learning environment.
• Help with gardening, nature studies, sustainability, and art activities.
• Ensure student safety and well-being; engage students in learning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Patience

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Team player

Problem solving

Outdoor activities

Student engagement

Job description

Job Category

Academic-Teaching

Overview

Description

About us

Lanterns Global is an educational programs company. We offer Spanish immersion programs (El Jardin), marine biology programs (Tides), 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 two Spanish speaking Teaching Assistants for our El Jardin program in Watsonville, CA. El Jardín exists to provide Spanish immersion in an outdoor learning environment where students experience learning Spanish language and culture, gardening/farming/nature studies, sustainability, and art.

We provide a small group setting with only 12 students per class (pequenos and premeria). Each program is led by one of our native Spanish teachers who needs the support of our amazing Spanish speaking Teaching 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

You will uphold and embody our Core Values:

Initiative Taking. We generate ideas, share them, and implement them so that our programs can be continuously improved each day at each location.

Nurturing Influence. We go beyond the lessons, and we use emotional intelligence to nurture our students to be their best selves.

Ultimate Responsibility. We are personally committed to the long-term success of our programs/company and embody this to our parents.

Joyful Flexibility. We embrace change, weather, ambiguity, and conflict with joyful hearts and with steady hands.

Outdoorsy Grit. We love nature in all of its countless elements, and we inspire others with this love.

Passionate Lifelong Learner. We have our own interesting worlds of intrigue, hobby and expertise which we use to inspire others.

• You are fluent in Spanish and English.
• You enjoy being with children, have great patience, and a desire to come alongside students to help them learn.
• You demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, energy, fun, kindness, musicality, and Latina culture.
• 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 enjoy interacting and exploring in nature and able to work in the heat/sun/wet weather.
• You are eager to “get dirty” alongside the students in play.
• You are a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual who enjoys exceeding expectations.
• You have a history of being reliable and punctual - with 3+ professional references that will sing your praises.
• You are a great team player who follows directions and can work well with others.
• 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 are physically and mentally able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency.
• You are able to help carry El Jardin materials, as need be.
• You are able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• You are ability to walk long distances if need be.
• You are an honest, good, and quick communicator with the management team.
• You are available to start the week of August 28, 2023.

Class Times: Monday and Friday from 10am-2pm. Our teachers are required to be onsite 30 min before class to set-up; shift ends approx. 15 min. after end of class (or once all the students have been checked out).

Fall and Spring Dates:

Fall Semester ‘23 14 Weeks: August 28 – December 16
Days Off: November 20 – December 2
Spring Semester ‘24 18 weeks: January 8 – May 24
Days Off: March 25 – April 5

Compensation: $16-$20/hr DOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
none

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working outdoors in all types of weather? If yes, please describe.