Nonprofit
Published 10/6/25 1:54PM

Elementary School Teachers

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    January 5, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering

    Description

    Have you always dreamed of making a meaningful impact surrounded by nature? Our school in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica is growing! We are currently hiring a third grade teacher for the current academic year! We help qualified candidates with immigration needs.

    We are looking for you if:

    • English is your first language (or you are completely fluent and comfortable teaching in English)
    • You have a college degree and three years' experience teaching elementary school
    • You have a passion for nature and environemntal sustainability
    • You are committed to diversity, equity, justice and inclusion
    • You LOVE what you do and are willing to be flexible
    • You speak Spanish or enthusiastically want to learn
    • You would love to be a part of our team for at least two years (hopefully more)

    Our academic year runs from August- Early June.

    You can learn more about our school at: cloudforestschool.org. Please check out our school video here: https://youtu.be/e0oBh7GmxYQ?si=Ysjv25URqBdF1FGT

    For a complete job description, more information, or to send us your resumé, please be in touch with Emily: whatsapp: +506-8602-3709 or email emily@cloudforestschool.org

    Benefits

    Benefits include:

    3 weeks of professional development.

    Assistance with securing temporary residency and work permission.

    Logistical assistance finding housing, etc. (Please note we do not provide housing but can help you find a place to rent.)

    Paid vacation time (2 personal days, one week of fall break, one week of spring break, three weeks over winter holidays and summer break plus various national holidays.)

    Local status for discounts at regional attractions, reserves and restaurants.

    Work on a multi-cultural, multi- lingual team.

    Work in one of the most magnificent locations on the planet!

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Fluent English is required. Conversational Spanish is helpful, but not required.

    Location

    On-site
    Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

    How to Apply

    Send Email

    Please send a cover letter and resumé to direccion@cloudforestschool.org

    Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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