What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Head Teacher - Outdoor Immersion Program position at Lanterns Global?
About us
Lanterns Global is an educational programs company. We offer Spanish immersion programs (El Jardin), marine biology programs (Tides), and 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 two Spanish speaking Teaching Assistants for our El Jardin program in Paso Robles. El Jardín exists to provide Spanish immersion in an outdoor learning environment where students experience learning Spanish language and culture, gardening/farming/nature studies, sustainability, and art.
We provide a small group setting with only 12 students per class (pequenos and premeria).
“The DNA of El Jardin is to incorporate Spanish immersion with gardening and art to create a program that really encompasses the culture of California.” Megan Moreno, Director of Lanterns Global
View our recent interview on www.KSBY.com: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/students-learn-about-spanish-culture-through-el-jardin-program
You 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.
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 fluent in Spanish and English (speaking/writing)
- You have completed your bachelor's degree, and possibly earned your teaching credentials. Credentials are not a requirement, but rather a plus!
- You have 2 years teaching/classroom management experience. Experience with Montessori, Outdoor Schooling, Charlotte Mason, Waldorf or Waldorf Spanish Immersion is 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 out in the open in nature.
- You are eager to “get dirty” alongside the students in play.
- You are able to work in the heat/sun/wet weather.
- 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 lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- You are able to walk long distances if need be.
- You are an honest, good, and quick communicator with the management team.
- You are available to start no later than March 11, 2025.
Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm
Our teachers are required to be onsite 30 min before class to set-up; shift ends approx. 15 min. after end of class (or once all the students have been checked out).
We look forward to speaking with you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working outdoors in all types of weather? If so, please describe.
- Do you currently reside in California?
- Are you available to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays (as of 3/11/25) from 9:30am-2:15pm?
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40
