Early Childhood Education Lightbridge Academy of Mansfield Location:
21 East Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063
Position Type:
Part-Time / Flexible Schedule About Us At Lightbridge Academy of Mansfield, we believe that early childhood is the perfect time to introduce children to new languages, cultures, and experiences. Through our Circle of Care® philosophy, we are committed to nurturing the whole child while creating meaningful learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and engaging Spanish Teacher to introduce our young learners to the Spanish language through fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate activities. Position Overview The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging, age-appropriate Spanish lessons for children ages 2-5. The ideal candidate understands that young children learn best through play, repetition, music, movement, and hands-on experiences. Rather than traditional classroom instruction, our Spanish program will focus on building early language exposure, listening skills, vocabulary recognition, and confidence through joyful learning experiences. Key Responsibilities Spanish Language Instruction Develop and deliver engaging Spanish lessons tailored to toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K students. Introduce foundational Spanish vocabulary, including greetings, colors, numbers, animals, body parts, family members, and everyday objects. Incorporate songs, storytelling, games, puppets, movement, and visual aids to make learning interactive and enjoyable. Encourage children to practice Spanish through repetition, conversation, and play. Adapt instruction to accommodate different ages, developmental stages, and learning abilities. Curriculum Planning & Classroom Engagement Develop simple, structured lesson plans aligned with early childhood developmental milestones. Create hands-on activities that reinforce language acquisition through sensory and play-based learning. Integrate Spanish vocabulary with classroom themes and the Seedlings® curriculum where appropriate. Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce Spanish vocabulary throughout the school day. Maintain a positive, energetic, and inclusive learning environment. Student Development & Program Quality Foster enthusiasm and confidence in learning a second language. Observe children's participation and adjust teaching strategies to maximize engagement. Introduce children to Spanish-speaking cultures through age-appropriate music, stories, and celebrations. Communicate lesson themes and learning objectives to school leadership. Ensure all activities follow school policies, supervision expectations, and applicable Texas childcare licensing requirements. Qualifications Required Strong proficiency in spoken Spanish, with the ability to model accurate pronunciation and vocabulary. Experience working with young children in an educational, childcare, or enrichment setting. Ability to create fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic, patient, creative, and passionate about early childhood education. Ability to meet applicable childcare background screening and employment requirements. Preferred Bachelor's or associate degree in Spanish, Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Previous experience teaching Spanish to toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary-aged children. Familiarity with play-based learning and early childhood language acquisition. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Experience developing early childhood language enrichment programs. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who can make Spanish come alive for young children . Our ideal teacher is energetic, warm, creative, and comfortable singing, dancing, storytelling, and using imaginative play to introduce a new language. Most importantly, we want someone who understands that success at this age isn't about memorization or fluency—it's about helping children develop a positive, exciting first experience with Spanish. Why Join Lightbridge Academy? Be part of a growing early childhood education community. Help shape and develop our Spanish enrichment program. Work in a supportive, collaborative, child-centered environment. Make a meaningful impact during children's most formative learning years. Enjoy a flexible, part-time teaching opportunity. How to Apply If you are passionate about Spanish language education and love working with young children, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join the Lightbridge Academy of Mansfield team and help inspire our youngest language learners.
Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 30.0 per week Application Question(s): Why should we hire you as our Center's Spanish Instructor?