OPPORTUNITY: ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER/FELLOW: 2nd, 3rd or 4th-5th GRADE (HIGH LEVEL OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIRED)

🌟 Elementary Classroom Teaching Opportunities at Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS)

Location: Beautiful Guatemala — The Land of Eternal Spring

School Year: January 5th – November 6th, 2026

Are you ready for an adventure that combines professional growth, cultural discovery, and meaningful teaching? Colegio Americano del Sur (CAS) is excited to announce a full-time elementary classroom teaching position available for the 2026 school year. This position is to teach English to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, along with social studies.

At this level, classes are taught primarily in English and include Language Arts, Social Studies, and Reading the World — a collaborative course co-taught with the Spanish teacher. Teachers also participate in additional activities and support programs that help students strengthen their English skills in fun and creative ways.

💡 About Our School

CAS is a laboratory school (LAB) where innovation and creativity drive learning. Here, teachers are encouraged to experiment, explore, and apply cutting-edge educational practices in a supportive environment. You’ll have the freedom to bring new ideas to life and the chance to grow alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking faculty.

Our current initiatives include:

• Robotics Program
• Math Initiatives and Reading Emphasis
• Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Strong school-wide technology integration

We value flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning—both for our students and our teachers!

✨ Qualifications

We’re looking for teachers who are passionate, dedicated, and eager to make an impact. Ideal candidates will have:

• 1–2 years of classroom teaching experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A deep commitment to student achievement and growth
• An understanding of U.S. educational approaches
• Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners
• A desire to stay current with educational research and innovation
• The ability to think creatively and “outside the box” when planning lessons
• A collaborative, flexible spirit—willing to take on new challenges when needed

🌎 Why CAS? Why Guatemala?

If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching abroad while immersing yourself in a vibrant, welcoming culture — this is your opportunity!

Guatemala, known as the Land of Eternal Spring, offers breathtaking natural beauty, colorful traditions, and warm-hearted people. Every weekend is an opportunity to explore — from volcano hikes and colonial cities to ancient Mayan ruins and serene lakes. Travel is safe, affordable, and unforgettable.

Our student body of 283 students ranges from Nursery to 12th grade. While most of our students are Guatemalan, we also welcome learners from neighboring Central American countries. All of our graduates go on to pursue higher education.

You do not need to speak Spanish to apply — but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to pick up the language while you’re here!

🧭 The Experience of a Lifetime

Teaching at CAS means more than a job — it’s a transformative experience that shapes you personally and professionally. Our teachers describe their time here as one of growth, inspiration, and lifelong memories.

One-year contracts are renewable upon mutual agreement, and we take pride in the sense of community and belonging and hope teachers will want to sign on for another year.

🚀 Ready to Join Our Fantastic Team?

If you’re an educator with passion, curiosity, and a love for learning — we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Contact:

• kserverianwilmeth@gmail.com
• kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt

Colegio Americano del Sur – Where Learning, Belonging, and Well-Being Meet Innovation

Housing is provided. (One large furnished house is provided for all teachers to share. The only out-of-pocket cost is paying for cooking gas and electricity, and house cleaner. Shared)) Partial transportation is provided to and from school. (Share gas cost.)

Local Guatemalan insurance is provided to be used only while in Guatemala.

$1000 bonus is provided for transportation at the completion of the contract.

$1000 bonus is provided for completion of the contract.

$1000 bonus when you sign for another year.

School Handling of visa and payment. ($800)

Spanish exposure and cultural exposure.

Opportunity to improve technology skills.

1-week vacation in April for Easter break

2-week mid-year break, last week of June and first week of July

Opportunities on the weekends to travel around the beautiful country.

Opportunities to engage in self-interests and share with the team and students.

Contact:

kserverianwilmeth@gmail.com or kwilmeth@cas.edu.gt csuyan@cas.edu.gt

• High Proficiency Level, Certified English speaker required..

No or little Spanish required.