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.