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OPPORTUNITY: HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM TEACHER/FELLOW (HIGHLY PROFICIENT, CERTIFIED ENGLISH SPEAKER REQUIRED)

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 based on degree 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 Social Studies teaching position available .. (Our school year runs from January 6th through November 6th, 2025)

    All candidates are required to be highly proficient, certified English speakers.

    This position entails teaching Social Studies to 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th and 12th grade-

    We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and often 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 goal is to encourage each student to learn the way he/she learns best. Learning experiences and educational expectations are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging for all students. Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars to engage our students and NEWSELA PRO to support differentiation.

    We are heavily engaged in a community outreach program with local community schools. These experiences will impact your outlook on life and your future role in the global world. It has made a great impact on our students and staff.

    The qualifications for this High School Social Studies position are the following:

    • a minimum of 1 or 2 years of classroom experience and proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, organization, writing, listening, and communication.
    • ability to work independently.
    • excellent communication skills.
    • a passion for student achievement, the conviction that all students will learn, and a high drive to meet the needs of every student.
    • an intimate understanding of U.S. education.
    • experience teaching High School curriculum (Social Studies)
    • be a strong advocate for students and teachers.
    • ability to differentiate curriculum and instruction for diverse ability learners.
    • current in educational research through online research and literature.
    • support the use of a comprehensive assessment system to inform instruction and enrichment opportunities for students.
    • use student data when planning intentional lessons
    • think outside of the box when planning lessons.
    • flexible and open to volunteer, if necessary, for school-related activities.
    • teach the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Social Studies classes
    • flexibility to take on responsibilities that are not included in the actual job description when necessary. (Common in all international schools.)

    If you feel that you would blossom in this type of environment, I encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. I am 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! We have a strong and committed team for you to join. contact: kserverianwilmeth or kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt kserverianwilmeth@gmail.com

    We have an English Social Studies teaching position available .. (Our school year runs from January 6th through November 6th, 2025)

    All candidates are required to be highly proficient, certified English speakers.

    This position entails teaching Social Studies to 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th and 12th grade-

    We are a bilingual, laboratory school (LAB), and often 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 goal is to encourage each student to learn the way he/she learns best. Learning experiences and educational expectations are academically, intellectually, and personally challenging for all students. Project-based learning strategies are incorporated across the grade levels. We use Socratic Seminars to engage our students and NEWSELA PRO to support differentiation.

    We are heavily…

    Benefits

    A house is provided in the area for all teachers to share.( If not interested in sharing living space, housing will not be included.)

    Transportation is provided and cost of gas is shared by teachers and school.

    Local Guatemala health insurance.

    $1000 travel expense upon completion of contract

    $1000 bonus upon completion 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.

    Opportunity to engage in expanding your interests and sharing them with team and students.

    You can stay where you are located while we are online and then come to Guatemala when we return to campus or we can negotiate and you can remain in your location.

    A house is provided in the area for all teachers to share.( If not interested in sharing living space, housing will not be included.)

    Transportation is provided and cost of gas is shared by teachers and school.

    Local Guatemala health insurance.

    $1000 travel expense upon completion of contract

    $1000 bonus upon completion 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.

    Opportunity to engage in expanding your interests and sharing them with team and students.

    You can stay where you are located while we are online and then come to Guatemala when we return to campus or we can negotiate and you can remain in your location.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Highly proficient, certified English speaker required.

    No Spanish required.

    Highly proficient, certified English speaker required.

    No Spanish required.

    Location

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

    Apply to This Job

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

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