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OPPORTUNITY: HIGH LEVEL ENGLISH PROFICIENT, CERTIFIED High School English Language Arts Classroom (Teacher/Fellow) (Including school related activity involvement)

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

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:January 6, 2025
    Application Deadline:December 27, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $16,000 - $18,000 / year
    Salary depend on experience and degrees and certification. (10 month contract with renewal option)
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Family, Volunteering

    Description

    GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS) has an English High School Language Arts classroom teaching position available for the 2025 school year. Our school year runs from January 6th to November 6th, 2024.) (A Re-up contract for the 2026 school year is available if requested.)

    This position entails teaching Language Arts to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. There are extra-curricular activities that are included in the list of responsibilities each teacher has. (Once the school year begins, these activities can be chosen or additional ideas can be suggested by the applicant.)

    We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies to better 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 goal is to encourage each student to learn the way he/she learns best. We strive to offer learning experiences and educational expectations academically, intellectually, and personally challenging for all students. Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars often to engage our students and also use NEWSELA to support differentiation. Our MAP testing is aligned with Khan Academy as well as NEWSELA for more efficiency.

    Technology is very important at CAS. We have a highly qualified IT department and a vast amount of technological equipment included in our learning environment. We have several 3D Printers as well as educational drones which add to our technology classes curriculum. Our Robotics program is school-wide. We have competed in Uruguay and Puerto Rico and Turkey.

    We are heavily engaged in a community outreach program with local public schools and public school teachers. This experience will impact your outlook on life and will create a lasting effect on your future role in the global world. It has made a great impact on our students and staff. The qualifications for this High School position are the following:

    • a minimum of 2 years of classroom experience and proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, organization, writing, listening, and communication.
    • ability to work independently yet seek support if necessary
    • excellent communication skills.
    • a passion for student achievement, the conviction that all students can learn, and a high drive to meet the needs of every student.
    • an intimate understanding and application of U.S. education.
    • experience teaching High School English curriculum.
    • a strong advocate for students and teachers.
    • ability to differentiate curriculum and instruction for diverse ability learners.
    • an interest in literature and a love of reading.
    • current in educational research on cutting-edge practices through online research and literature.
    • think outside the box when it comes to class planning and student engagement.
    • flexibility to take on responsibilities that are not included in actual job descriptions when necessary. (Common in all international school settings. We provide the opportunity for you to engage in activities that you enjoy and are of interest to you.)

    If you feel that you would blossom in this type of environment, you are encouraged 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! kserverianwilmeth@gmail.com or kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt

    GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS) has an English High School Language Arts classroom teaching position available for the 2025 school year. Our school year runs from January 6th to November 6th, 2024.) (A Re-up contract for the 2026 school year is available if requested.)

    This position entails teaching Language Arts to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. There are extra-curricular activities that are included in the list of responsibilities each teacher has. (Once the school year begins, these activities can be chosen or additional ideas can be suggested by the applicant.)

    We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies to better 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 goal is to encourage each student to learn the way he/she learns best. We strive to offer learning…

    Benefits

    A house is provided for all fellows to share living space together. Transportation to and from school is shared by the school and fellow.

    Local health insurance is provided.

    Visa provided and paid for ($800)

    $1000 travel expenses paid at completion of contract

    $1000 bonus at the completion of the contract.

    $1000 bonus if contract resigned

    One week vacation for Easter

    Two week vacation in July (mid-break)

    Guatemalan culture exposure

    Ability to travel around the country and explore.

    Spanish language emersion.

    Ability to travel around beautiful Guatemala.

    Opportunity to engage in activities other than your teaching assignment which you enjoy sharing with others.

    A house is provided for all fellows to share living space together. Transportation to and from school is shared by the school and fellow.

    Local health insurance is provided.

    Visa provided and paid for ($800)

    $1000 travel expenses paid at completion of contract

    $1000 bonus at the completion of the contract.

    $1000 bonus if contract resigned

    One week vacation for Easter

    Two week vacation in July (mid-break)

    Guatemalan culture exposure

    Ability to travel around the country and explore.

    Spanish language emersion.

    Ability to travel around beautiful Guatemala.

    Opportunity to engage in activities other than your teaching assignment which you enjoy sharing with others.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    High level certified English speaker required. No Spanish proficiency required.

    High level certified English speaker required. No Spanish proficiency required.

    Location

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

    Apply to This Job

    Instructions:

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

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

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