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Adult ESL & Spanish Programs | Denver, Colorado

📍 Location: Denver, Colorado (In-Person)

💵 Lead Teacher Compensation Potential: $45,000–$60,000+ Total Compensation

📈 90-Day Lead Teacher Trainee Program

⚠️ Important: This position begins as a part-time paid training opportunity at $25/hour and may start with as few as 1-3 classes per week. Please make sure that your schedule is flexible and the commute is reasonable to justify this before applying.

Additional classes, responsibilities, and advancement opportunities become available based on performance, student demand, and successful completion of the trainee program.

Schedule Options

We are open to several full-time schedule structures depending on the candidate.

Option A

Monday–Friday

12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Option B

Monday–Friday

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Option C

Tuesday & Thursday

8:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Saturday & Sunday

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

About The Language School

The Language School is one of Denver's fastest-growing adult language schools in Denver.  We specialize in helping Spanish-speaking adults build confidence communicating in English through conversation-based instruction.

Since reopening our physical location, student demand has grown rapidly and we are now expanding our teaching and leadership team.

We are seeking a Full-Time Lead Teacher Trainee who wants more than a teaching job.

This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into a leadership role and help build one of the leading adult language schools in Colorado.

What Makes This Different

Most teaching jobs require extensive unpaid lesson planning, activity creation, and administrative work.

At The Language School:

✅ Curriculum is provided

✅ Presentations are provided

✅ Paid training is provided

✅ No unpaid lesson planning required

✅ Leadership development is provided

✅ Clear path to Lead Teacher and Management roles

Your job is to learn the system, deliver outstanding classes, support students, and help the school grow.

Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Compensation Package

💵 Total Compensation Potential: $45,000–$60,000+

💙 Healthcare Reimbursement Stipend: Up to $400/month

💪 Wellness Reimbursement Stipend: Up to $100/month

📚 Free English & Spanish Classes

🇺🇸 All Federal Holidays Off

🌴 Approximately 4 Weeks of Additional School Breaks Per Year:

• Spring Break
• Summer Break
• Thanksgiving Break
• Winter Break

📈 Profit-Sharing Opportunities Available Based on School Performance

90-Day Lead Teacher Trainee Program

All candidates begin as Lead Teacher Trainees.  You may start with as few as 1-3 classes and be compensated at $25/hour during the training period.  Please make sure your commute and schedule will allow you to start with as little as 1 class per week.  Additional classes will be available depending on student demand.

The first 90 days are designed to ensure a strong fit for both the teacher and the school.

To successfully complete the trainee period, teachers must demonstrate:

✅ 100% attendance and reliability

✅ Strong professionalism and communication

✅ Ability to learn and implement The Language School methodology

✅ Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

✅ Minimum 80% student retention

Successful trainees may be offered a Full-Time Lead Teacher position as student demand, scheduling needs, and organizational growth allow.

The Language School reserves the right to end employment during or after the trainee period if performance expectations are not met.

Responsibilities
Teaching

• Teach small-group adult ESL and/or Spanish classes
• Lead conversation-based lessons
• Follow The Language School curriculum and methodology
• Create a positive classroom environment
• Support student confidence and participation
  

Student Success

• Conduct student evaluations and enrollments
• Support student onboarding
• Assist with retention and student success initiatives
• Review student homework and participation
  

Operations

• Assist with office management
• Support customer service and scheduling
• Help maintain classroom quality standards
• Serve as emergency class coverage when needed
  

Curriculum & Leadership

• Participate in Agile Curriculum Development
• Assist with training and mentoring future teachers
• Support classroom observations and quality control
• Develop leadership skills for future advancement opportunities
  

Ideal Candidate

Our best teachers are not necessarily the most experienced teachers.

They are reliable, coachable, professional, and committed to helping adult students succeed.

We value:

✅ Reliability

✅ Professionalism

✅ Coachability

✅ Strong communication skills

✅ Leadership potential

✅ Cultural awareness

✅ Positive energy

✅ Entrepreneurial mindset

✅ Long-term commitment

Requirements

• Conversational English and Spanish
• Strong written communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to teach in person in Denver
• Evening and/or weekend availability
• Professional appearance and attitude
  

Hiring Process

1. Watch a class recording
2. Complete initial screening
3. Zoom interview
4. In-person interview
5. Teaching demonstration
6. Reference check
7. Lead Teacher Trainee offer

How to Apply

Email: Info@TheLanguageSchool.us

Include:

• Resume
• Why this opportunity interests you
• Current availability
• Whether you have lived, studied, or worked abroad

Subject Line: Full-Time Lead Teacher Trainee – Denver