Teachers College Community School (TCCS) Spanish Instructor (Community Teacher)

Teachers College, Columbia University • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Teachers College Community School (TCCS) is seeking a Spanish instructor to teach and plan weekly Spanish classes for 12 hours per week (teach 6 classes, one-hour each to grades 4-7, plus 6 hours of planning time) for the 2026-2027 NYC Public School year. The schedule is flexible, but candidates must be available to teach between 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. at least three days a week. TCCS was established by Teachers College and the New York City Department of Education as a non-selective, public, demonstration PreK-8 school with a formal affiliation with TC. Opened in 2011, the school now serves pre-Kindergarten through eighth grades. Grades 3-8 are located at 168 Morningside Avenue; Grades PreK-2 are located at 223 W 132nd Street. For more details, visit: https://www.tccsps517.org/.

Requirements

• Must have experience teaching Spanish to young learners (grades K-8)
• Must have experience in an instructional setting with grades K-8
• Strong collaboration skills as evidenced by ability to build positive relationships and work as part of a team with a strong initiative to drive forward project goals while demonstrating respect and humility
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate concepts in writing and orally
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to exercise professional judgment, work independently and show initiative
• Passionate commitment to expanding opportunities for one of the most diverse school communities in Harlem

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NYC Public Schools
• NY State teaching certification
• This is an ideal position for a current TC student
• Full-time TC employees are not eligible for this position

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly classes
• Teach weekly sessions
• Maintain and submit grades for all students as asked
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships on planning and teaching
• Correspond with the Director of Strategic Partnerships regarding materials and support needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed