1:1 Spanish Teacher (Face to Face)

Are you passionate about teaching Spanish to kids, teens, and adults? Cruz Language Academy LLC is looking for a bilingual candidate to fulfill an open position as a Spanish Teacher (in person, one-on-one, mostly adult retirees, but occasionally kids).

All applications will be received through Indeed. com. No phone calls, please. Thanks!

Qualifications:

• Must live in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. Please, do not apply if your are looking for a virtual teaching position or do not have enough time to commit to a minimum of 5 students and 10+ hours weekly, especially in the afternoons.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be a native and fluent Spanish speaker.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Spanish, education, phycology, liberal arts, translation, linguistics, communication, or related field. (If a you are a college student, must be enrolled in accredited college/university with a minimum of 80 credits working towards a bachelor's degree in Spanish.)
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in academic Spanish and English.
• Nurturing, creative, and patient demeanor with kids and adults.
• Computer literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. ; Zoom, etc.
• First Aid and CPR Preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Under the director's leadership, participate in the planning and implementation of the Spanish program provided by the Cruz Language Academy LLC.
• Develop lesson plans and provide instruction according to the curriculum outlined in the program for face-to-face, in-person classes.
• Scaffold students (one-on-one) in the implementation of weekly lesson plans according to the Spanish program.
• Communicate with K-12 students and adults at an age-appropriate level. clarifying vocabulary, grammar, and syntax structures for better understanding of Spanish.
• Apply pedagogical methodologies, methods, techniques to help learners acquire and master learning objectives.
• Maintain a safe and calm environment inside the classroom and in all email communication with students,
• Perform academic and managerial activities as needed.

Experience: at least 3 years working with K-12 students and/or adults as a teacher, tutor, or the like.
Job Type: Part-time (Independent contractor, hourly base)
Schedule: TBD in the mornings or afternoons according to the students' availability.

Location of lessons: La Quinta Public Library

Deadline to submit application: Monday, March 23rd at midnight
Starting Date: First week of April, 2026

Qualified candidates, please upload your RESUME including two references. Elegible candidates will receive a phone call to verify documentation. Selected candidates will participate in an in-person interview at the La Quinta Public Library.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you a native Spanish speaker?
• Describe and exemplify your experience in teaching Spanish grammar, reading and writing to English speaking students.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching/tutoring: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• teaching credential (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• La Quinta, CA 92253 (Required)

Work Location: In person