Colegio World History Teacher

The Monteverde Friends School seeks a World History teacher for Grades 7-12 for a one-semester leave replacement.

We are seeking an experienced history teacher who is enthusiastic, student-centered, and excited to work in our small bilingual Quaker school. This is a one-semester position from February to June 2026 while our permanent history teacher is on leave. Curricula will be provided with some flexibility for those with experience and knowledge in middle and high school history.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A high level of organization and initiative.
• A willingness to collaborate with classroom teachers, school administration, and other specialist teachers.
• Experience in curriculum development and planning.
• Creativity and flexibility in solving problems, a sense of humor, and strong interpersonal skills that encourage cooperation.

Full-time high school faculty members have the following responsibilities:

• Teach four sections (three preps) of World History.
• Serve as a homeroom teacher for a group of 12 students.
• Plan, prepare, and teach engaging lessons on your topic of study, including modifying or adapting lessons for English Language Learners and students with learning differences.
• Maintain attendance and grade records.
• Write reports on the progress of all students at the end of the semester.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences once a semester and additionally as needed.
• Maintain contact with students’ families.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch as assigned.
• Participate in committee work.
• Lead mini-courses each quarter (a weekly elective class taught on Friday afternoons to a mixed-age group).
• Participate in weekly Meeting for Worship and the life of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and other meetings as needed.

Health care through the Costa Rican national health care system (CAJA) is provided.

Intermediate to advanced ability in Spanish is preferred.