The Anchored School: We are seeking a passionate, creative, and engaging Contract Spanish Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with young children and will provide a fun, immersive, and developmentally appropriate introduction to Spanish for children ages 3–5.
This is a part-time contract position, approximately 2–3 hours per day, two days per week.
Responsibilities: Spanish Language & Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Spanish lessons for children ages 3–5.
Introduce Spanish vocabulary and simple conversational phrases through songs, stories, games, movement, music, and hands-on activities.
Create opportunities for children to hear and use Spanish naturally throughout each lesson.
Incorporate age-appropriate cultural experiences from Spanish-speaking countries.
Encourage curiosity, participation, confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning Spanish.
Classroom Environment
Create a warm, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Use developmentally appropriate practices when planning and delivering instruction.
Adapt activities to meet the varying developmental needs, interests, and abilities of young children.
Maintain positive classroom routines and expectations.
Collaboration
Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure Spanish instruction complements the school's early childhood curriculum.
Communicate professionally with teachers and school leadership regarding lessons, student engagement, and classroom needs.
Support a consistent, positive experience for children throughout the school day.
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Fluency or strong proficiency in Spanish.
Experience working with children ages 3–5.
Experience teaching Spanish or providing language instruction to young children preferred.
Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Creative, patient, energetic, and nurturing approach to working with young children.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, if required.
Position Details
Position: Contract Spanish Teacher
Age Group: 3–5 years old
Schedule: Approximately 2–3 hours per day, 2 days per week
Employment Type: Part-Time Contractor
Location: The Anchored School
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
Resume
Professional references
Brief description of Spanish teaching or early childhood experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Anchored School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children, families, and educators feel welcomed, respected, and supported.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Basking Ridge, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
CPR Certificationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Early Childhood Educationunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Language Teachingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Musicunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
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