Preschool Spanish Teacher

About us

Lincoln Park Preschool & Kindergarten (LPP) is seeking an energetic, nurturing, and committed individual to fill a SpanishTeacher position across multiple classrooms aged Toddler-6 years for the 2026-2027 school year.

LPP is a NAEYC-accredited, play-based preschool in Lincoln Park. We are looking for a teacher to rotate across each LPP classroom daily, teaching our Spanish curriculum through play. We are currently looking to fill 1 Spanish Teacher position for the upcoming school year. The position would be under contract through May 2027 with the option to re-sign for the 2027-28 school year if both parties agree. Start date is as soon as possible.

Candidates must possess at least a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Education or a closely related field, and have a strong interest in working with children. Candidates must be flexible, strong team-players, and effective communicators. Hours are 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Monday-Friday. PTO and paid school breaks are also included.

Learn more about us at lppschools.com/careers

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with general supervision and management of a class of preschool or kindergarten children.
• Provide a warm and nurturing environment in which the children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
• Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in group activities.
• Supervise, assist, and participate in all daily routines
• Be familiar with and abide by licensing regulations and all program policies and procedures.
• Work together with all program staff to solve problems, achieve goals, and respectfully communicate needs.
• Follow LPP’s Discipline Policy and LPP’s Guide to Approaching Social Emotional Situations.

Qualifications

• Warm, motivated, nurturing, individual who genuinely enjoys playing with and caring for young children.
• Provide documentation of a bachelor’s degree from an established university.
• Demonstrate the personal characteristics that facilitate effective teacher performance, including self-motivation, creativity, flexibility, dependability, the ability to follow and remember directions, and the ability to make quick decisions and use good judgment.
• Display a positive attitude toward colleagues (co-teachers, directors, and owner), parents, and children.
• Be able to respond immediately to any emergency situation.
• Be willing to continually increase knowledge in the field of early childhood education.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at LPP?
• What is your job search timeline?
• Who was your favorite childhood teacher and why?
• What is your teaching philosophy?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person