Spanish Instructor for Kids – In-Person, Brooklyn, NY

Job Summary
As a Spanish Teacher, you will help to create a well-structured, inclusive, and fun language learning environment for our young learners in grades prek/k and 3rd-5th graders. You will use your experience, creativity, and passion for languages to create a place that is warm, positive, and organized, yet challenging and able to hold students accountable for their growth. Your teaching will be consistent with our mission, vision, and methodology. Must be available to start immediately, and must be available from 3-5 pm every Wednesday-Friday.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-6 hours of classes weekly.
• Must be available to start immediately, 3-5 pm Wednesday-Friday.
• Must be available to work in Brooklyn, NY.
• Work closely with our Founder and other teachers to continuously improve relevant curricula
• Use assessment data, student work, and other information to inform plans for student and class objectives
• Use positive reinforcement and social learning strategies as your way of teaching
• Prioritize each student's academic and social environment
• Understand and work in accordance with our mission and vision

About You:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Native-like level of proficiency in Spanish
• A deep understanding of Spanish and francophone cultures
• A deep belief in our mission and vision with a strong enthusiasm, passion, and energy
• A deep belief in community building and bonding to achieve results
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preference will be given to teachers who have undergone fingerprinting for the DOE
• The critical features of this role are described above but are not all encompassing

About Us:

Diáfano is the language learning hub of the future, with human-centered philosophy at its very core. The Diáfano Method fuses tried and true methods of language learning with our own modern spin. Designed by a linguist and administered by a global community of top-tier native educators, our method hacks into the psychology of language learning to ensure maximum retention and true mastery.

Our Goal:

We empower people to immerse themselves in new cultures and create meaningful connections through language learning. We believe that language learning leads to cross-cultural understanding, so we aim to make it more accessible and more impactful than ever. Our goal is to help students achieve language mastery through methods focused on social learning. We rely on data to inform progress and our decision-making process, all while engaging in culturally-responsive pedagogy. As a teacher, your job is as much to teach about the language as it is to teach its cultural context and help to continue to build a culturally competent and understanding society.

Our Core Values:

• Mastery: We strive for mastery in everything that we do.
• Sincerity: Integrity means a lot to us. It is at the core of who we are.
• Innovation: We create our own rules to give you an experience and results you won’t find anywhere else.
• Inclusivity: We are driven to create classes that are culturally-relevant and driven. We believe in inclusivity from the teachers we hire to the courses we teach.
• Connection: We care about people, first and foremost. We always create a nurturing environment that supports bonding, connection, and growth.

We regret not being able to respond to all inquiries. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you fingerprinted by the DOE?
• Are you able to start immediately?
• Do you have an experience teaching Spanish?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $50