Language Learning Guide /or Assistant – Catalan & Spanish
Are you a passionate educator eager to shape the future of education?
Have you been on the brink of leaving traditional teaching?
Learnlife, a network of international schools, is seeking a Language Learning Guide / Learning Guide Assistant to lead and support Catalan and Spanish learning for 12- to 16-year-olds in our Village Hub in the Garraf region (Sant Pere de Ribes). Many of our learners are new to one or both languages, and you'll be their gateway to Catalan language and culture.
Our movement
At Learnlife, we are committed to pioneering a paradigm shift in education. Our mission is to empower a love of learning by creating learning models tailored to the needs of today's and future generations. Get a glimpse of how we learn here.
We've built 3 Hubs that host 300 school-aged learners in Barcelona.
As a Learning Guide, you will help learners go from their first words to confident use of Catalan and Spanish, and introduce them to Catalan and Spanish culture, traditions and local life. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping a warm, multilingual learning culture in this recently opened location.
Start date: as soon as possible.
Hours: part-time, two full days per week: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30–16:30, at Rambla del Garraf, 48, First Floor, 08812 Les Roquetes, Barcelona.
Your responsibilities
Language learning
- Lead and support Catalan and Spanish learning for 12- to 16-year-olds, from beginner (A1) upwards, with a strong focus on learners new to the languages.
- Run small-group and individual language sessions and track each learner's progress.
- Design learning experiences that take language into the real world through the local community, projects and partners.
- Introduce learners to Catalan and Spanish culture (traditions, festivals, music, food and local life), connecting them with the community around the hub.
- Collaborate with other Learning Guides to weave language learning into projects and transdisciplinary experiences.
Hub life and learner support
- Support learners during lunch, transitions and other sessions as part of the hub team.
- Help build a culture where every learner feels they belong, whatever their home language.
Collaborative teamwork
- Work within a cross-functional, agile team to develop and refine learning experiences.
- Engage in training sessions and coaching to support continuous professional growth.
Parent communication
- Serve as a point of contact for parents regarding language learning, providing regular updates on learner progress.
Your experience
Required:
- Native or near-native Catalan.
- Native or near-native Spanish.
- Experience working with young people (12–16 years) in an educational setting.
- English proficiency in speaking and writing, as our internal communication is in English.
Strongly valued:
- C2 Catalan certificate or officially recognized equivalent.
- A bachelor's degree in Catalan or Hispanic Philology, or a related humanities degree with Catalan/Spanish language credits.
- The Master's in Secondary Teacher Training (Màster de Formació del Professorat), ideally in Catalan or Spanish Language and Literature.
- Experience teaching Catalan or Spanish to non-native speakers (e.g. aula d'acollida, ELE, Catalan for adults).
- A qualification in teaching Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) or Catalan as an additional language.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Catalan and Spanish culture and traditions, and connections with the local Garraf community.
- Experience in international (MYP) or project-based learning (PBL) environments.
- Other languages spoken by our learners.
You are:
- A coach, mentor, passion-pusher, facilitator and curator, meeting learners where they are.
- Someone who builds trusting relationships and makes learners feel safe taking risks with a new language.
- A self-starter who is resourceful, self-aware, adaptable and happy to pitch in wherever the hub needs you.
- An innovative mindset, drawing from a wide range of learning methodologies to creatively meet the needs of diverse learners.
- A creative individual who brings their own passions into learning experiences.
Join Us!
Help us shape the future of education and empower the next generation of lifelong learners in the Barcelona region.
How to Apply
If you're ready for your next professional adventure, please submit your application in English:
✅ Your CV and/or portfolio
✅ Any language certificates or teaching qualifications you hold
✅ A short 1-minute video introducing yourself, your interest in the position, and your passion as an educator. Please upload your video as a URL where it says portfolio.
We look forward to your application!
At Learnlife, our culture of creativity and innovation thrives on a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive community where differences are valued and celebrated. Everyone (families, learners, core team members, partners, and investors) should feel safe to be their authentic selves.