Camp iFLY Spanish Language Summer Instructor

iFLY Youth hires two Summer Instructors each year: one General Instructor and one Spanish Language Instructor. Candidates are encouraged to apply to the role that best aligns with their experience.

Organization Overview

iFLY Youth’s mission is to develop middle school girls of color into global leaders through international travel and community building. We prioritize girls who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to travel due to financial restraints. Since 2017, we have provided middle school girls from the Greater Washington D.C. area the chance to explore and learn through travel, to countries such as Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.

Camp iFLY is a transformative program that blends hands-on leadership development, cultural exploration, language lessons and international travel to cultivate curiosity, confidence and global citizenship in girls of color.

Position Overview

The Camp iFLY Spanish Language Summer Instructor is responsible for facilitating Spanish language instruction as part of Camp iFLY’s summer program while also serving as a trusted mentor and youth development professional. This instructor works closely with the General Summer Instructor and Program Manager to deliver an integrated, culturally responsive program experience.

In addition to leading Spanish-language sessions, the Spanish Language Instructor supports daily camp activities and the international travel component of the program. This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about youth development, thrives in dynamic and collaborative environments, and is skilled in curating impactful experiences for girls of color in the DMV area.

Program Dates & Structure

Staff Training: June 3, 2026 & June 24, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)

Camp iFLY 2026 Day Camp: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 23, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)

International Travel: July 25 - August 1, 2026 (Belize)

Key Responsibilities

Spanish Language Instruction & Cultural Learning (40%)

• Design and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Spanish language sessions for middle school-aged Scholars.
• Introduce practical conversational Spanish that supports communication, confidence, and cultural immersion during international travel.
• Integrate cultural context, traditions, and lived experiences into language instruction to deepen Scholars’ global awareness.
• Collaborate with the General Summer Instructor to align language instruction with leadership development themes and daily programming.
• Adapt instruction to meet varying language levels and learning styles among Scholars.

Program Facilitation & Youth Engagement (30%)

• Facilitate daily sessions and activities during the day camp portion of Camp iFLY (Monday - Thursday, July 6 – 23, 2026).
• Build strong and supportive relationships with Scholars, serving as a role model and trusted adult.
• Lead small group discussions, reflections, and team-building activities aligned with the program’s leadership and global citizenship curriculum.

Program Support, Logistics & Safety (20%)

• Support all daily camp operations, including set-up, clean-up, transitions, and materials preparation.
• Serve as a chaperone for all off-site activities.
• Supervise Scholars during the international travel experience (July 25 - August 1, 2026), ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Assist with risk management, emergency procedures, and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment.

Family Communication & Team Collaboration (10%)

• Provide clear, consistent, and warm communication to families, specifically by providing content for weekly updates via the Camp iFLY newsletter.
• Serve as a point of contact for Scholar support, relaying any behavioral, emotional, or logistical concerns to iFLY Youth staff.
• Participate fully in all staff training, onboarding sessions and team meetings prior to camp.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, one that is grounded in care, accountability and shared purpose.

Who You Are

Experienced Spanish Language Educator

You have prior experience teaching or facilitating Spanish language instruction with youth, ideally in classroom, camp, immersion, or experiential learning settings. You know how to make language learning interactive, confidence-building and fun.

Equity-Centered and Culturally Responsive

You approach youth development with an understanding of the ways that race, gender, identity and lived experience shape young girls’ lives. You center equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work and strive to create spaces where Scholars feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Flexible, Reliable, and Team-Oriented

You are highly dependable and able to adapt quickly to dynamic environments, whether facilitating a group activity, supporting logistics on a field trip, or navigating international travel. You work well on a collaborative team, bring solutions-oriented thinking, and proactively communicate when challenges arise.

Skilled Communicator and Relationship Builder

You know how to connect with young people and their families in ways that are clear, kind, and supportive. You can listen deeply, offer guidance with compassion, and maintain professional boundaries while building meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating Spanish language instruction with youth.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written proficiency required).
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth, particularly in camp, school, or leadership development settings.
• Experience managing group behavior in youth-based settings while maintaining a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (must be obtained prior to the start of camp).
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive youth development.
• Availability to attend all mandatory training sessions prior to the start of camp. Summer Instructors will be compensated for each training session.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport and be legally eligible to enter Belize without visa sponsorship or travel documentation support from iFLY Youth.

Highly Preferred:

• Experience integrating language instruction into experiential or travel-based programs.
• Previous experience with international travel, particularly with youth or student groups.
• Experience mentoring or supporting middle school-aged girls of color.

Commitment & Compensation

• Contract Period: June 3 & 24, 2026, July 6 – August 1, 2026
• Mandatory Training: June 3 & 24, 2026
• Day Camp Schedule: Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 23, 2026, ~28 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• International Travel: July 25 – August 1, 2026
• Both Summer Instructors will remain on call for the duration of international travel programming, with scheduled periods off for rest and recovery.
• Compensation: Stipend of $2,700 for the full contract period, plus $30/hr for training.
• iFLY Youth will cover all international trip expenses for each Summer Instructor, including flight, meals, and hotel accommodations.
• All Summer Instructors will be paid as 1099 contractors.

English (Fluent/Native Proficiency)

Spanish (Fluent - spoken and written)