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Lead ESL Teacher
Abriendo MentesLead ESL Teacher
Guanacaste Literacy/Abriendo Mentes is currently seeking a Lead ESL Teacher who will act as the Director of Youth Education for Spring/Summer 2012. Abriendo Mentes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literacy organization enhancing education and empowering communities in rural Costa Rica. A minimum of three months commitment is required and a living stipend is potentially available depending on experience. Desired starting date is April 10th, application deadline March 20th.
The Director of Youth Education will plan and lead youth English classes in the AM Playa Potrero ESL program for children ranging in age from four to 12 years old. Potrero youth English classes are held Monday - Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm until 5:30pm in the community center. The Director of Youth is in charge of leading all Potrero classes with the support of at least two classroom volunteers. Additionally, the Director can delegate leadership duties to classroom volunteers if they posses past teaching experience or show a strong propensity for success as a class leader. The Director of Youth Education will also assist the lead teacher in the AM Playa Brasilito program with planning and curriculum development.
Duties/Responsibilities
Planning and implementation of all daily PreK-6 ESL classes/activities in Playa Potrero
Oversight of satellite program(s) (currently only Playa Brasilito)
Supervision of volunteer teachers and facilitation of their orientation, including a classroom orientation
Track attendance and related incentive programs
Organization of classroom and office areas
Track materials and update Classroom Wish List
Maintain strong communication with supervisors, volunteers, parents, and partner schools
Qualifications
ESL Certified or ESL/teaching experience (6 months +)
Experience with lesson planning
Experience working with school-age children
Experience in leadership roles-
Native English speaker
Advanced Spanish speaker
Flexible-Creative-Resourceful
Upbeat
Organized
The mission of Abriendo Mentes (AM) is to empower rural Costa Rican communities to further their own economic development by providing educational, social, and technological programs to families and youth in need.
Please visit abriendomentes.org for more information.
Logistics
Affordable housing options, including homestays, are available for all Abriendo Mentes Interns and volunteers. All accommodations will be set up prior to Interns arrival. Intern must commit to at least three months, but does not have to stay the full duration from start to end date stated on this posting.
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