German Language Teaching Assistant at a Language School in Salamanca, Spain

Job Description

Vacancy: English Teaching Assistant

We are a reputable linguistic school located in the heart of Salamanca, Spain, dedicated to providing students with top-tier language education. Our mission is to provide an innovative and engaging curriculum that motivates and inspires a love for language learning. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our community of educators as an English Teaching Assistant.

Job Duties

• To assist the main English language teacher in preparing lesson plans and teaching materials.
• To support in classroom setting with groups of up to 20 students of varying language proficiency levels.
• To provide necessary additional support to students struggling with language acquisition.
• To collaborate with teaching staff to assess student progress and devise strategies for improvement.
• To facilitate language learning activities that enhance verbal and written competence.
• To participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions and school events as required.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics, Modern Languages or a related field, with TEFL, CELTA, or TESOL certification strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one year of professional teaching experience in a similar role is required. Experience within a multicultural environment will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Fluency in Spanish is not required but will be considered a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

About Salamanca

Located in Western Spain, Salamanca is known as a university city, rich in history, art and culture. The old city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is home to the oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. Salamanca is well-known for its vibrant nightlife and for its pure form of Spanish, making it a great place to not just teach, but also learn a language.

We offer our teachers support and guidance in an international working environment, competitive remuneration and an opportunity to grow and learn together with us. If you consider yourself suitable for the position and meet our requirements, we welcome you to apply. We are committed to providing equal hiring opportunities to all candidates.