Spanish Exploradores is seeking an enthusiastic, creative part-time Spanish teacher to lead engaging language enrichment programs for children in Havertown and the surrounding area.

If you enjoy working with children, teaching through games, music, movement, and hands-on activities, we’d love to hear from you.

About Spanish Exploradores

Spanish Exploradores is building community, one child at a time. We believe language learning should be fun, interactive, and meaningful. Our immersion-based approach encourages children to acquire Spanish naturally through songs, stories, games, movement, crafts, and real-world experiences.

We teach students from infancy through adulthood at schools, community locations, and our Havertown learning center.

Teaching Opportunities

Positions may include one or more of the following programs:

Baby & Me Classes

  • Ages 9 months–4 years
  • Weekday mornings and weekends

Preschool Spanish Programs

  • Ages 2–6
  • During school hours

Elementary School Spanish Enrichment

  • Grades K–5
  • Before-school and after-school programs

Havertown Learning Center Programs

  • Ages 9 months–high school
  • Weekday afternoons and Saturdays

Schedules vary based on program assignments, instructor availability, and enrollment.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Spanish enrichment classes using the Spanish Exploradores curriculum
  • Lead engaging lessons through music, games, movement, storytelling, and hands-on activities
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behavior and maintain appropriate safety standards
  • Communicate professionally with families, school staff, and Spanish Exploradores team members
  • Transport and organize teaching materials as needed
  • Arrive prepared and on time for all assigned classes

Qualifications

  • Fluent in both Spanish and English
  • Native speakers and candidates with significant experience living in a Spanish-speaking country are encouraged to apply
  • Passion for teaching and language learning
  • Enjoy working with children and creating a fun learning environment
  • Strong classroom management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned locations
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of teaching materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching Spanish
  • Experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children
  • Early childhood education experience
  • Crafting, music, theater, or other creative teaching experience
  • Education, Spanish, or early childhood education coursework or degree

Location

Programs are currently offered in Havertown, PA, and surrounding communities.

Schedule & Compensation

  • Part-time position
  • Approximately 2 – 10 hours per week
  • Additional hours may become available based on performance and program growth
  • Flexible schedule required
  • Availability during after-school programs preferred
  • Must be willing to travel to assigned teaching locations

Compensation: $50–$70 per hour, based on experience and performance

Required Clearances & Certifications

Prior to teaching, instructors must obtain:

  • FBI Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (reimbursement available)

Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide references and supporting documentation.

How to Apply

Please email the following to info@spanishexploradores.com:

  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter or letter of interest

Final candidates will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation.