Primary School English Teacher: NGO Guatemala

Driven by a commitment to equal opportunities, the Education for the Children Foundation has worked with young people and families from the Jocotenango area since 2003 to access quality education, nutritious food, healthcare and social support. Through a highly individualised holistic approach we strive to empower young people with the skills and confidence to be successful in their chosen careers. 

EFTC’s School of Hope, founded in 2005, provides a full bilinugal (English/Spanish) program in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and intensive English classes in 3rd grade through 9th grade. For graduating students, EFTC offers a full scholarship to study a course of choice until entrance to employment.

We are looking for candidates with a formal qualification and registration in Education (either a teacher or ESL or similar trained but with experience in classroom management and working with at-risk youth is a plus).

Key Responsibilities & Duties

The English Teacher’s key responsibilities, as follows, are non-exhaustive and additional duties may be required and assigned.

• Deliver classes in English to the assigned grades aligned to the School of Hope’s English curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, in accordance with the School of Hope’s curriculum, that are both appropriate to the Grade level as well as individual student needs.
• Meet weekly or monthly goals and objectives that are set previously in lesson plans.
• Carry out monthly quick tests with all students to monitor student progress and development.
• Establish and maintain standards of discipline and student behaviour to achieve a positive and functional learning environment in the classroom.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development activities and programs, as requested. You may also be required to carry out independent study and investigation to ensure that the required standard is met.
• Liaise closely with the English Team, Coordinators and Departments, on a regular basis, to develop and support Foundation initiatives that promote EFTC, the School of Hope and its work.
• Work in alliance with the EFTC Social department to identify students with learning difficulties, emotional distress or possible health problems. Any unusual behaviour or cause for concern must be communicated to your in-line manager immediately. 

• Promote the EFTC mission, vision and core value at all times!