Spanish Language Instructor

Benefits:

• Parking Reimbursement
• Public Transportation Reimbursement

D. Kent Consulting Group, LLC. (DKC Group) offers exciting opportunities within our Language Education Practice, supporting our partners with exceptional Spanish language instruction and training expertise. We collaborate with leading clients delivering professional development programs and seminars designed to help business professionals enhance their knowledge, leadership, and professional skills. Our instructors play a key role in ensuring participants gain the confidence and language support needed to fully benefit from these programs.

Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Spanish Instructor to join our team! In this role, you will teach business professionals professional development training materials in their native language while supporting their use of English in business contexts.

The ideal candidate will be native or fluent in Spanish with strong English proficiency and a passion for helping adult learners succeed. Instructional materials will be provided; your primary responsibility will be to deliver the content in Spanish to ensure full comprehension, address questions, and facilitate understanding. You will also lead engaging activities and discussions in English, offering Spanish support as needed to reinforce learning.

Your goal is to foster a welcoming, interactive learning environment that empowers students to build confidence and communicate effectively in professional settings. The optimal candidate is compassionate, creative, and dedicated to making learning engaging and meaningful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and interactive half-day language programs (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) for business professionals at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.
• Teach professional development materials in Spanish to ensure full comprehension and help students confidently apply concepts in English business settings.
• Draw on your own professional and real-world experiences to provide relatable, practical examples that enrich classroom discussions.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment that supports student participation and curiosity.
• Facilitate both Spanish and English discussions, encouraging critical thinking and active communication.
• Take and record daily attendance accurately.
• Assess and document student progress, providing timely, constructive feedback to support continued improvement.
• Encourage the development of students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Collaborate with other instructors and program staff to maintain a consistent, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity at all times.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years of teaching experience, preferably in adult education or professional development settings.
• Candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a 15-minute demo lesson using instructional materials of their choice. The lesson should be engaging, well-structured, and professionally presented, showcasing the candidate’s teaching style, creativity, and ability to connect with adult learners.
• Native or fluent proficiency in Spanish with strong command of English (both verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching style to new instructional materials and diverse learner needs.
• Experience teaching at the higher education level or working with adult learners preferred.
• Solid understanding of educational development principles, teaching methodologies, and classroom management best practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Professional, reliable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for teaching and cultural exchange.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, and oral communication skills.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.