Spanish 1 Teacher-Afterschool Program

About us

Lanterns Global is a company specializing in outdoor educational programs. We offer Spanish immersion programs (El Jardín), marine biology programs (Tides), forest preschool (Terrain), and a homeschool support/farm school program (Farm to Table). We also offer foreign language tutoring. We have been delivering unique outdoor learning experiences to homeschoolers (and others) for over seven years and our team continues to grow!

We are actively seeking a Head Teacher (fluent Spanish speaker) for our Spanish 1 after-school program in La Cañada Flintridge.

Classes will be offered Monday through Friday 2:45 pm-4:45 pm.

Each class is led by one of our native Spanish-speaking teachers who is supported by a Spanish-speaking Teaching Assistant.

The ideal candidate will uphold and embody our Core Values:

Initiative Taking. We generate ideas, share them, and implement them so that our programs can be continuously improved each day at each location.

Nurturing Influence. We go beyond the lessons, and we use emotional intelligence to nurture our students to be their best selves.

Ultimate Responsibility. We are personally committed to the long-term success of our programs/company and embody this to our parents.

Joyful Flexibility. We embrace change, weather, ambiguity, and conflict with joyful hearts and with steady hands.

Outdoorsy Grit. We love nature in all of its countless elements, and we inspire others with this love. Our afterschool programs are a modified version of our regular El Jardín program so will be a combination of indoor/outdoor.

Passionate Lifelong Learner. We have our own interesting worlds of intrigue, hobby and expertise which we use to inspire others.

El Jardín’s Ideal Candidate:

You are a native speaker, fluent in Spanish and English (speaking/writing)
You have completed your bachelor's degree, Master's, CA teaching credentials or Bilingual teaching credentials. We value extensive experience so don't be afraid to apply!
You have 2+ years teaching/classroom management experience. Experience with Afterschool programs is a huge plus! Montessori, Outdoor Schooling, Charlotte Mason, Waldorf or Waldorf Spanish Immersion is also a great fit for our program!
Your passion for teaching and for your culture is undeniable - your enthusiasm is contagious - you inspire your students to want to learn and have fun doing so!
You enjoy being with children, have great patience, and a desire to come alongside students to inspire curiosity and help them learn.
You enjoy being outdoors.
You are a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual who enjoys exceeding expectations.
You have a history of being reliable and punctual - with 3+ professional references that will sing your praises.
You are a great team player who leads by example and can work well with others.
You are fully committed to leading and supporting your colleagues in order to achieve a rich learning experience for our students.
You are a creative problem solver and can effectively address behavioral issues with confidence and kindness (in Spanish or English as necessary).
You are physically and mentally able to respond quickly in the event of an emergency.
You are able to store, carry, and transport El Jardin teaching materials, as need be.
You are able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
You are an honest, good, and quick communicator with the management team.
You are available to start the week of August 26th
Semester Dates: In accordance with individual school calendars

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Work Location: In person