Job Title: Spanish Speaking Computer Basics Teacher

Type: Independent Contractor

Hours: 5-6 hours per week

Class Location: Hosmer Library (347 E 36th St Minneapolis, MN 55408) and the SNAC Office (3537 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55408)

Class Times: Monday evenings from 5:30-8 pm. Classes start September 14 and run through December 21 with 2 hours of additional lab time each week available on dates to be determined

Reports To: Executive Director

Salary: $25-30/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: None

Organization Summary:

Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is a place-based nonprofit that strives to empower neighbors to assume leadership roles in their own community, while also striving to diversify that leadership to allow for a better mixing and sharing of ideas and cultures in the 10 x 6 block area. We are a community led organization, established in 1992 serving residents of the Lyndale neighborhood of South Minneapolis and surrounding communities through transforming our housing stock, initiating economic development, providing adult education, promoting the arts, creating a more sustainable environment, and most importantly building community.

Program Summary:

The LNA Education Program serves adult students in the Lyndale and surrounding neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. The program provides high-quality in-person adult English language and Computer Basics instruction to help students become more connected to the community.

Position Summary:

The Spanish Speaking Computer Basics Teacher will lead a group of adult students at Hosmer Library through the English Learner Digital Essential Skills course computer basics curriculum.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May include classroom volunteer oversight

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Instruction / Classroom Maintenance

• Teach a group of LNA students, class sizes range depending on location but are usually 5-15 students, using provided lesson plans

• Supervise students as they sign in and out

• Manage set up and tear down of classrooms

• Manage in-class new student registrations

Position Qualifications:

• 1 year experience teaching adult students preferred, a teaching license is not required

• Proficient English speaking and reading skills

• Proficient Spanish speaking and reading skills

• Ability to work with students in a large group

• Ability to respond effectively to individual and cultural needs as well as different learning styles

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient understanding of computers and digital tools

• Training and orientation will be provided prior to the start of classes.

Training may include (based on skills and experience):

• 12 hours of online education instruction through Literacy Minnesota

• NorthStar Digital Test proctoring and may include an orientation to Minnesota’s Student Information Database (SiD)

Training will include:

• A tour of Hosmer Library

• A review of the ELDES curriculum

How To Apply:

• Please send a resume to Sami Smetana (she/her), Executive Director, at hiring@lyndale.org

• Applications for this opportunity will be accepted through July 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

LNA's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sexual orientation, public assistance status, marital status, age, disability, political beliefs, or sex (including sex stereotypes and gender identity in health care programs) or other applicable protected characteristics. LNA is an equal opportunity employer and conforms to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.