Spanish Language Instructor - Variable Hours

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Join our team to foster community and culture through engaging language education. This role focuses on teaching beginner conversational Spanish to adults in a dynamic environment. You will help participants build a strong foundation in everyday vocabulary and essential greetings.

¡Hola! ¿Te apasiona la enseñanza de idiomas? We invite you to share your expertise while promoting an inclusive and positive classroom atmosphere. Your work will directly enable community members to connect through the power of language. Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in lesson development and Spanish instruction. Help us empower learners to communicate effectively and confidently in a new tongue.

The hiring rate for this role is $22.00/hour.

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, April 19, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing application screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.   

Position overview.

The Spanish Language Instructor teaches beginner-level conversational Spanish to adults. The instructor will lead engaging classes covering essential greetings, introductions, numbers, and everyday vocabulary. This role helps participants build a strong foundation for basic conversations in Spanish.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides instruction in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the Spanish language, as well as lessons in Spanish literature and culture for adult learners
• Assists with the development and teaching of curriculum suited for the class description
• Communicates in a timely manner via email or phone
• Provides a positive atmosphere, in which one maintains good classroom control, takes attendance, hands out written materials, and keeps class informed of current information and schedules
• Responsible for on-site communication with recreation center staff and relaying information back to the supervisor 
• May perform additional duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High School Diploma / GED

Experience: 

• A minimum of two years’ experience teaching Spanish and supporting learners in developing foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, including the ability to speak, read, and communicate effectively in Spanish.
• Experience developing and implementing lesson plans and hands-on experience teaching subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults

Knowledge:

• Effective teaching methods and practices
• Knowledge of Spanish literature and culture

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
• Skill in the use of windows-based programs to allow for effective teaching methods.
• Strong customer service skills

Abilities: 

• Build rapport and maintain positive relationships with participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Lead structured lessons while keeping sessions fun and interactive.
• Adjust teaching methods to meet individual needs and learning preferences.
• Encourage participants to practice speaking without fear or embarrassment.
• Maintain a welcoming, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment.
• Ability to apply basics of the activity to the level of capacity to teach these concepts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light to moderate physical work, ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds.
• May require some lifting, carrying, walking & standing.
• Occasional hand/eye coordination, vision to ready & interpret materials.
• Frequent speech communication & hearing to maintain communication with class participants & staff.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors indoor in a clean, comfortable environment instructing a program.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel. Ability to operate a laptop and projector system to assist in teaching methods.
• This role may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.