Korean-Chinese- Spanish Teachers

Bay Language Academy Inc; California; On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive Compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Job summary

Bay Language Academy Inc is expanding and seeking part-time Assistant Spanish Teachers/Instructional staff in Alameda, California. The role involves teaching, curriculum planning, and classroom management for children and young learners. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, prior teaching experience, and strong classroom management skills. Native fluency in Spanish is preferred. Competitive compensation and a great work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Background in education and prior teaching experience.
• Strong classroom management skills required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small group settings and deliver curriculum.
• Facilitate positive classroom management strategies.
• Prepare learning materials and foster creativity.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching experience

Fluency in Spanish

Collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

State teaching certification

Job description

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be physically present in the area at interview time.

Bay Language Academy is expanding and seeks part‑time Assistant Spanish Teachers/Instructional staff in Alameda and the Bay area. The role involves teaching, curriculum planning, and classroom management for children and young learners.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive Compensation
• Career advancement opportunities
• Great work environment

Location and Schedule

Classes are held in Alameda and possibly surrounding Bay area locations. Adult class shifts are variable (late morning or late afternoon); young student classes are in the afternoon, while some adult classes may be in the evening or morning depending on days and languages. Work is required five days a week in the afternoon, with periodic training and staff meetings with the Director.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a range of levels within several small group settings
• Implement TPRS, songs, art, and other engaging activities
• Deliver a curriculum that covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, presentation, and intercultural knowledge
• Facilitate positive classroom management strategies
• Use developmentally appropriate technology relevant to teaching languages
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as a team
• Plan a classroom curriculum that meets school standards
• Encourage students’ critical‑thinking skills
• Prepare learning materials and assign homework
• Take attendance, grade assignments, and provide feedback
• Document student progress and report behavioral incidents
• Collaborate with other teachers and school personnel to create a healthy and safe learning environment
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Background in education and prior teaching experience (Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or experience and passion for interacting with youth)
• Experience in traditional or non‑traditional settings
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with young school children
• Willingness and capacity to assume a wide range of responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a climate of mutual respect encouraging healthy risk‑taking
• Practice culturally responsive teaching
• Ability to utilize sound, developmentally appropriate educational practices related to technology
• Readiness and willingness to learn; open to new teaching styles
• Commitment to the training process as a long‑term career
• Punctuality – essential for class timings and structure
• Focus on content and language relevant to children, building a positive attitude toward acquisition
• Integrate arts & crafts with language development
• Encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events
• Demonstrate flexibility and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other service providers
• Professionalism, flexibility, and a good attitude
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Capacity to focus on the whole child, developing academic, physical, emotional, and social aspects
• Problem‑solving and prioritization skills
• Willingness to embrace global thinking and cultural competency growth
• Native or near‑native fluency in Spanish (a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High ethical standards and positive work ethic
• Skeleton for fingerprint background check and negative TB test required
• Bilingual or trilingual (plus)
• State teaching certification (preferred) or a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous k‑12 teaching experience preferred
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications and Personal Qualities

• Love of children and understanding of child development
• Collaborative, creative, and curious nature
• Maturity, professionalism, and good judgment
• Interest in learning new skills and continuous self‑improvement
• Accurate assessment of student progress and communication with parents, lead teacher, and head
• Ability to cultivate students’ creativity, intellectual curiosity, and social‑emotional development in a context that is academically rich and relevant

We are seeking an energetic assistant who will lead a class of students through a successful school year, create and implement a comprehensive educational curriculum, and build a welcoming learning environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and passionate about teaching.