Spanish Language Instructor - Variable Hours

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team to foster community and culture through engaging language education. This role focuses on teaching beginner conversational Spanish to adults in a dynamic environment. You will help participants build a strong foundation in everyday vocabulary and essential greetings. ¡Hola! ¿Te apasiona la enseñanza de idiomas? We invite you to share your expertise while promoting an inclusive and positive classroom atmosphere. Your work will directly enable community members to connect through the power of language. Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in lesson development and Spanish instruction. Help us empower learners to communicate effectively and confidently in a new tongue. The Spanish Language Instructor teaches beginner-level conversational Spanish to adults. The instructor will lead engaging classes covering essential greetings, introductions, numbers, and everyday vocabulary. This role helps participants build a strong foundation for basic conversations in Spanish.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
A minimum of two years’ experience teaching Spanish and supporting learners in developing foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, including the ability to speak, read, and communicate effectively in Spanish.
Experience developing and implementing lesson plans and hands-on experience teaching subject matter.
Effective teaching methods and practices
Knowledge of Spanish literature and culture
Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
Skill in the use of windows-based programs to allow for effective teaching methods.
Strong customer service skills
Build rapport and maintain positive relationships with participants, staff, and volunteers.
Lead structured lessons while keeping sessions fun and interactive.
Adjust teaching methods to meet individual needs and learning preferences.
Encourage participants to practice speaking without fear or embarrassment.
Maintain a welcoming, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment.
Ability to apply basics of the activity to the level of capacity to teach these concepts.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults

Responsibilities

Provides instruction in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the Spanish language, as well as lessons in Spanish literature and culture for adult learners
Assists with the development and teaching of curriculum suited for the class description
Communicates in a timely manner via email or phone
Provides a positive atmosphere, in which one maintains good classroom control, takes attendance, hands out written materials, and keeps class informed of current information and schedules
Responsible for on-site communication with recreation center staff and relaying information back to the supervisor
May perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities