Tacoma Language Academy

TLA Careers

Teach Spanish with Tacoma Language Academy

Tacoma Language Academy is building a small team of thoughtful Spanish instructors to teach motivated adult learners online from around the globe. We are looking for teachers who value real communication, strong relationships, and engaging, comprehensible lessons.

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Flexible schedule

Set your availability and teach at times that work for you. We expect flexibility and professionalism, but not a rigid full-time schedule.

Tiered pay

Instructor pay can grow as lessons fill and as you take on more learners. We use a lesson-based structure designed to reward stronger participation and fuller sessions.

Global online teaching

Teach adult learners from around the globe in one-on-one and small group online lessons built around communication, storytelling, and connection.

What teaching at TLA looks like

TLA lessons are built around real communication and meaningful interaction. We prioritize language that learners can understand, use, and return to in real life.

  • Story-based and conversation-based lessons
  • Focus on real-world, usable language
  • Tailored classes based on learner level and goals
  • One-on-one and small group online lessons
  • Interactive lessons centered on comprehension and communication

Who we are looking for

  • Instructors with strong Spanish proficiency
  • Teachers who value communicative and comprehension-based instruction
  • People who are dependable, organized, and comfortable teaching online
  • Instructors who can connect well with adult learners
  • Teachers interested in building long-term relationships with students

Training and support

All instructors are supported through CI Immersion, our approach to story-based, comprehension-driven language teaching.

  • Training in CI-based teaching strategies
  • Guidance on structuring engaging, interactive lessons
  • Ongoing support as you develop your teaching style
  • Clear expectations without micromanagement

Pay and scheduling

TLA instructors are paid on a lesson-based structure. Compensation is designed to scale upward as instructors take on fuller sessions and more learners.

  • Base lesson pay provides a clear starting point
  • Small group lessons can pay more as enrollment increases
  • Instructors who teach more learners can earn more overall
  • Scheduling is flexible and based on instructor availability and student demand

Exact compensation details may vary depending on lesson format, enrollment, and instructor role, and are discussed during the hiring process.

Why teach with TLA

  • Work with motivated adult learners
  • Teach in a smaller, more personal environment
  • Avoid high-volume platform teaching
  • Use a teaching approach centered on meaningful communication
  • Build a schedule that can grow over time

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like a good fit, submit an application and tell us about your background, availability, and teaching experience.

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We review applications on a rolling basis.