High-Impact English Language Teacher Internship: Inspire Young Learners with Creative Activities in Madrid (Alcobendas)

Location: Alcobendas, Madrid | Type: Part-Time English Teacher Internship in Spain

About Our Academy

Our innovative English Academy transforms learning into a joyful journey for children, combining games, arts & crafts, singing, dancing, theatre, yoga and baking to build conversational English skills. As a leading after-school English program in Alcobendas and greater Madrid, we make language acquisition fun and immersive with ready-to-use lesson themes—outer space, sports, science, food, mindfulness, music, nature, and more.

Role Overview

As a Part-Time English Teaching Intern, you’ll guide small groups of 6–8 young learners (up to 10 for make-up classes) through dynamic, themed after-school English lessons. With most planning provided, you’ll customize interactive activities that boost confidence, spark curiosity and reinforce conversational English. You’ll teach Monday–Thursday (12:30–14:30, 17:30–19:30), Friday (17:00–19:00) and Saturday (11:00–13:00), gaining hands-on ESL internship experience in Madrid’s vibrant education scene.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging after-school English classes for children aged 6–12, using games, crafts, theatre, yoga and baking to reinforce vocabulary and conversational skills.
• Adapt provided weekly lesson themes—outer space, sports, science, food, mindfulness, music, nature—to create customized, interactive activities.
• Manage small class sizes (6–8 students, maximum 10 for make-ups) to ensure personalized attention and active participation.
• Collaborate with your centre manager for ongoing support, feedback and professional growth in ESL curriculum delivery.
• Maintain a positive, energetic classroom environment that motivates children to practice and enjoy English.
• Adhere to the set schedule across Alcobendas and nearby Madrid communities with punctuality and professionalism.

Candidate Requirements

• Native English speaker or C2-level (bilingual) with a perfect accent from any English-speaking country.
• At least one year of experience working with children (e.g., babysitting, nannying, au pairing, private tutoring).
• Creative, fun-loving and enthusiastic approach to teaching English for kids.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with young learners and colleagues.
• Flexible availability to teach Mon–Thu (12:30–14:30 & 17:30–19:30), Fri (17:00–19:00) and Sat (11:00–13:00).
• Willingness to adapt and enhance provided lesson plans to suit each group’s interests and proficiency.
• Commitment to the internship duration from September 4, 2023 to June 15, 2024, with the possibility to extend until July 26, 2024 for additional hours and increased pay.

By the End of Your Internship

You’ll emerge with practical expertise in delivering thematic ESL lessons, confident classroom management in small groups, and valuable professional connections in Madrid’s educational community.

• Mastered customization of interactive, theme-based English lessons for children.
• Developed strong classroom leadership and student engagement strategies.
• Enhanced conversational English teaching skills and creative activity planning.
• Expanded your professional network within the after-school English teaching sector in Spain.

What We Offer

• Intensive training September 4–8, 2023 on our immersive, play-based teaching methodology.
• Continuous assistance from your centre manager to guide lesson delivery and professional development.
• Opportunity to lead small, interactive English classes in Alcobendas, Madrid, as part of a top after-school ESL internship program.
• Competitive monthly compensation of €1,000, with extension options until July 26, 2024—including additional hours and pay increase.