BELLA Summer Camp Language Coach

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World Language Initiative-MT is now hiring language coaches for BELLA Summer Camp 2026, a 5-week English language and literacy camp for Spanish-speaking K-3 youth.

Hours and Schedule

• 28 hours/week during the camp session: June 22 - July 23, 2026, Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Up to 28 hours of onboarding, training and Open House (dates and times TBD week of June 16)

Location: Regular duties and training sessions conducted in person at BELLA Summer Camp located at Hyalite Elementary.

Benefits: No benefits at this time

Contract Duration: June 13 - July 23, 2026

Job DescriptionRole and Responsibilities

• Teach and manage assigned group of K-3 campers, following curriculum to deliver age-appropriate tasks and activities to promote and encourage English language development.
• Evaluate students for gains in literacy, language skill and social-emotional awareness using methods learned during training.
• Display empathetic, effective, and caring classroom management, promoting an engaging and safe learning environment.
• Provide guidance and modeling to help the assigned group of students stay on task. If student(s) become distracted, work with them to refocus and re-engage. Use brain breaks as needed, following training guidelines.
• Work collaboratively to manage a classroom and lead a group of campers through program rotations, lunch time, free-time activities, and daily enrichment activities.
• Arrive in time to set up learning areas.
• Assist in tidying of the BELLA camp facility spaces, including daily set-up and clean-up, and weekly organization of supplies.
• Attend all camp training sessions and follow lesson plan guides.
• Attend the Open House; the date will be communicated one month prior to camp commencement.
• Communicate with program staff as needed; follow guidelines and protocols to manage and respond to classroom issues.
• Other activities as deemed necessary for effective and efficient camp operation.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Background in education and/or experience in K-3 education and/or programming
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with experience in or commitment to learning from diverse communities
• Passion for multilingual education; alignment with WLI-MT's mission and vision
• Basic communication skills in Spanish

Preferred Skills

• Direct classroom experience in language education and/or ESL
• Proficiency in Spanish

If Interested: please email Amanda DeGroot at with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications. We will begin reviewing application materials in February 2026.

**When hiring for positions at WLI-MT, we understand that some candidates, particularly those from underrepresented communities, may hesitate to apply due to concerns about their background aligning perfectly with certain roles. We want to emphasize that if a person is passionate about our work or our mission resonates with them, we strongly encourage individuals to reach out and apply for open positions on our staff, board or as a volunteer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person