Bay Language Academy Inc·Alameda, California
The assistant teacher will supervise small group settings across various levels, implementing a sequence curriculum that covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing, alongside presentation and intercultural knowledge. Responsibilities also include facilitating positive classroom management, using developmentally appropriate technology, and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Bay Language Academy is expanding and is seeking more part-time aspiring Spanish, Korean and Chinese- Mandarin Teachers/Instructors/Professors
Please note that we only consider applicants who are eligible to work in the US and who are physically present in the area at time of interview for an on-site teaching position.
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Supervise a range of levels within several small group settings 2.
Implement TPRS, songs, art, among others 3.
Implement a sequence curriculum to include all four pillars of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as presentation, and intercultural knowledge 4.
Facilitate positive classroom management strategies 5.
Use developmentally appropriate technology relevant to teaching Languages 6.
Work collaboratively with colleagues as a team 7.
Additional duties as assigned
Required skills
Experience with working with age school children.
Willingness and capacity to assume a wide range of responsibilities
Maintain and support a climate of mutual respect, which encourages students to take healthy risks: asking questions, sharing opinions, and making mistakes necessary to learn.
Practice culturally responsive teaching.
Ability to utilize sound and developmentally appropriate educational practices related to technology.
Readiness & willingness to learn - Our Academy has an accelerated way of teaching and would need an assistant who is open to change & learning new teaching styles.
Commitment - Our training process is extensive and we would like to hire assistants who are looking at this as a career and not as a job to get by with
Punctuality - It is imperative to be on time because of class timings and structure, so punctuality is a must
Focus on content and language that is relevant to the children. Build a positive attitude toward language acquisition.
Integrate arts & crafts with language development.
Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other service providers
Professionalism, flexibility and a good attitude
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Capacity to focus on the whole child, intentionally developing each individual academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.
Ability to exercise daily flexibility by prioritizing, and problem solving
Willingness to embrace global thinking and learning that helps expand circles of influence by seeking geographic and cultural opportunities that grow students’ cultural competency.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
We are looking for individuals with the following requirements. · Have excellent communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and resolve issues and challenges creatively; · Be fingerprinted and cleared through a Live Scan background check (FBI & DOJ); · Receive a negative TB-test result; · Display strong oral and written communication skills; · Display strong problem solving skills and positive work ethics; · Be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of program at the Academy; · Bilingual or trilingual individuals (is a plus);
· Background in education and prior experience teaching (Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or individuals with experience and/or passion for interacting with youth); · Experience in traditional or non-traditional setting; · Strong skills in classroom management.
We are seeking an energetic assistant to join our team! You will lead a class of students through a successful school year, creating and implementing a comprehensive educational curriculum. Your goal is to create a welcoming learning environment and provide students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and has a passion for teaching!
Bay Language Academy is a foreign language program based in Alameda offering classes in Alameda and beyond. We offer innovative and fun classes in French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, English, Korean, Italian and Arabic for adults and younger students (K through 12) as well as adults.
Bay Language Academy's objective is to offer our ethnically diverse and rich community language learning opportunities with a balanced theory and practice curriculum as we are as mindful of your child's social and emotional needs as his academic growth. Our philosophy is to adapt a set of classroom practices rather than one and only teaching method with the goal to link classroom language learning with language activities outside the classroom.
Interviews to be conducted starting on Tuesday, July 28 2026.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Our language center aims to celebrate enrichment through several languages learning and cultures as our county is one of the most ethnically diverse regions of the United States. We will extend our learning experience by offering thematic workshops and events that will emphasize our rich multicultural community. Our growing family is composed of a large array of multicultural families with different spiritual beliefs. We would like to establish an environment that encourages respect for diversity, promote international awareness and peace through education.
We would like to attempt to help the dwindling foreign language teaching that our area is suffering from. Our aim is to improve the quality and effectiveness of language curriculum by integrating the culture into language instruction.
Market context
In California, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish teaching roles often draw steady interest because multilingual instruction is needed across many K-12 settings. These positions can be competitive when schools look for strong communication, adaptability, and a long-term commitment to teaching; eligibility to work in the U.S. and passing background checks are also standard screening steps. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential fit and be ready to discuss how you handle training and change.