Spanish or French Language Instructors – Early Childhood Education (Consultants)

Fort Greene Council • Brooklyn, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Greene Council, Inc.’s Young Minds Daycare seeks enthusiastic Spanish or French Language Instructors to provide engaging, interactive language lessons to 2-year-old students. Instructors introduce early language development, communication skills, and cultural awareness through music, storytelling, games, movement, and hands-on activities in a fun and inclusive environment. Candidates may specialize in either Spanish or French. The role is an independent consultant position delivering in-person enrichment sessions at Young Minds Daycare in Brooklyn, New York. Compensation is $75–$90 per session, with each session lasting 30–45 minutes.

Young Minds Daycare offers a full-day, child-centered educational program for children ages 2–4, promoting learning through play, creativity, and cultural enrichment. Fort Greene Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in Brooklyn in 1973 and incorporated in 1974, providing early childhood education and comprehensive programming for older adults across Brooklyn. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Spanish or French.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Creative, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Ability to conduct in-person enrichment sessions at Young Minds Daycare.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching languages or working with preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate Spanish or French lessons for 2-year-old children.
• Introduce basic vocabulary, greetings, numbers, colors, shapes, and simple phrases.
• Incorporate music, storytelling, games, movement, and creative activities into lessons.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the developmental needs of young children.
• Introduce cultural traditions and customs associated with the language being taught.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and the Educational Director.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and ensure children's safety.
• Arrive on time and bring necessary instructional materials.

What This Job Offers

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