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OPPORTUNITY: Middle School Social Studies Classroom Teacher/Fellow (High Level of Proficiency, Certified English Speaker required.)

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Santa Lucia, Cotzumaguapa, Guatemala
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:January 6, 2025
    Application Deadline:January 6, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $16,000 - $18,000 / year
    Salary based on degree and certification and level of experience. (10 month contract with renewal option)
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Family, Volunteering

    Description

    We have an English Middle School, Social Studies, classroom teaching position for the 2025 school year at Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS). (Our school year runs from January 6th to November 6th, 2025.) Candidates must be English L1 or have a high level of English proficiency and have experience in the classroom. This position entails teaching Social Studies to 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students.

    COLEGIO AMERICANO DE SUR

    • We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of each of our students.
    • We strive to nurture effective communication skills, master core academic content, and engage in inquiry-based lessons.
    • Our goals include encouraging each student to learn the way he/she learns best.
    • Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars often to engage our students and also use NEWSELA PRO to support differentiation in all classes.
    • We are NEASC certified and have taken on the ACE Principles that guide this accreditation service. We believe in student voice and choice, students in charge of their learning experiences, and teachers having the role of facilitator in learning.
    • We are heavily engaged in a community outreach program with local community public schools. This experience will impact your outlook on life and will create a lasting effect on your future role in the global world.

    If you feel that you would blossom in this type of environment, I encourage you to contact us as soon as soon as possible. We are looking for teachers (facilitators) who want to make a DIFFERENCE! Working at CAS will provide an avenue for you to use your strengths to make that difference! CONTACT: kserverianwilmeth@gmail.com or kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt.

    We have an English Middle School, Social Studies, classroom teaching position for the 2025 school year at Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS). (Our school year runs from January 6th to November 6th, 2025.) Candidates must be English L1 or have a high level of English proficiency and have experience in the classroom. This position entails teaching Social Studies to 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students.

    COLEGIO AMERICANO DE SUR

    • We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of each of our students.
    • We strive to nurture effective communication skills, master core academic content, and engage in inquiry-based lessons.
    • Our goals include encouraging each student to learn the way he/she learns best.
    • Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars often to engage our students and also use NEWSELA PRO to support differentiation in all classes.
    • We are…

    Benefits

    A large house is provided for all teachers to share. Transportation costs are shared by you and us to and from school.

    $1000 travel expense/$1000 bonus at the end of contract

    $1000 bonus if resign a new contract.

    Visa processed and paid. ($800)

    Opportunity to learn Spanish

    One week vacation at Easter

    Two week vacation mid-year (July)

    Opportunity to travel around Guatemala and visits its beautiful culture.

    Opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them in a positive learning environment.

    Be mentored and supported by an incredible staff.

    Able to engage in interests for further growth and sharing with others.

    Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Guatemalan students.

    A large house is provided for all teachers to share. Transportation costs are shared by you and us to and from school.

    $1000 travel expense/$1000 bonus at the end of contract

    $1000 bonus if resign a new contract.

    Visa processed and paid. ($800)

    Opportunity to learn Spanish

    One week vacation at Easter

    Two week vacation mid-year (July)

    Opportunity to travel around Guatemala and visits its beautiful culture.

    Opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them in a positive learning environment.

    Be mentored and supported by an incredible staff.

    Able to engage in interests for further growth and sharing with others.

    Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Guatemalan students.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Highly proficient, certified English speaker required.

    Highly proficient, certified English speaker required.

    Location

    On-site
    Km. 92.5 Santa Lucia, Cotzumaguapa, Santa Lucia, Cotzumaguapa, None None, Guatemala

    Apply to This Job

    Instructions:

    Contact Kathleen Serverian-Wilmeth at kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt or Claudia Suyan at csuyan@cas.edu.gt.

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