Spanish Language Teacher- Park Crossing

BBMA•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Big Blue Marble Academy is seeking an experienced, fluent foreign language teacher to lead children through its Passport to Language curriculum. Classes use workbooks, original music, songs, dance, drama, games, storytelling, and other learning materials to create a lively, encouraging, and immersive learning environment. The company provides training, materials, and lesson plans. The teacher will engage students across age groups and may travel between centers each week, depending on the needs of multiple locations. The position involves communicating with children, directors, peers, and parents, and preparing written communication for parents as directed by the Language/Curriculum Program Director. Employment is contingent on successful background checks, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding. Employment is at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Fluency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin and English.
Experience working with children in groups.
Comfort working with a wide variety of ages, including younger children.
Willingness and ability to travel within a predetermined territory.
Ability to stand for six to eight hours daily and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and perform similar movements with children.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Engage students of all age groups through the Passport to Language curriculum.
Use workbooks, songs, drama, games, and other learning materials to create a positive and fun learning environment.
Travel between centers each week as needed to deliver language enrichment.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with children, directors, peers, and parents.
Create written communication for parents as directed by the Language/Curriculum Program Director.