Primary teachers/administrator/librarian/special ed needed at NGO school in Copan Ruinas, Honduras

Mayatan Bilingual School in Copán Ruinas, Honduras is seeking primary teachers grades Kindergarten-4th for the upcoming school year (August 2016-June 2017) . Ideal candidates are independent, self-guided, self-reliant individuals who: are passionate about teaching and working in the local community, capable of making the best of limited resources and adapting to circumstances, and want to gain international experience. This is a full-time professional teaching position.

Mayatan Bilingual School is a private, registered NGO in both the US and Honduras, founded by local mothers in 1991. MBS instructs over 400 students grades PK-12th, regardless of their socioeconomic status; some 45+% of the school's students receive scholarships and a path out of poverty. Students of all economic and social backgrounds attend the school. Mayatan graduates receive a Honduran diploma (Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras), a United States High School Diploma through the University of Missouri, and a Tourism Certificate.  

We are seeking certified (or soon to be certified) teachers who are native speakers of English. International travel, work experience and Spanish language skills are a plus, but not requirements for the position. All teachers will be provided with housing, transportation to and from the school, residency/permission renewal, health insurance and a monthly stipend.

Teaching Positions for the 2016-2017 School Year (August 10, 2016-June 16, 2017):

All primary grades (1-5) have two sections of around 22 students each. Teachers are responsible for planning and carrying out lesson plans for each section. English Language Arts classes are Reading and English (grammar and writing). 

Administration Positions for the 2016-2017 School Year:

- Orientador  (job description)

Previous teachers/faculty have identified the following reasons for recommending working at Mayatan:

1. The students! :)
2. The community: people are welcoming and love spending time with Mayatan teachers. Copan Ruinas is a beautiful hillside (relatively small) and safe town.
3. Supportive school administration and staff.
4. Opportunities to volunteer outside of the work place; youth organizations, Casita Copan, La Pintada community, church groups, tutoring services, etc.
5. The chance to gain relevant international and professional experience (almost all mention significant personal growth).

To apply:

1. Carefully review the About Us, and Teachin g sections of this website to familiarize yourself with the school and what it's like to teach here.  Also, please view our information overview here.
2. Send a letter of interest to our Academic Director Stephanie DeGonda at academicdirector@mayatanfoundation.org.  Attach a résumé and contact information for 2-3 professional, academic, or personal references. If you have letters of reference available, you may also attach these.  Lastly, please complete our online application here.
3. You will receive confirmation from Mayatan shortly after submitting your application.
4. Once we review your application materials, Mayatan may contact you for a phone interview. If we choose to offer you a position, we will send you a contract. Your position will be filled once you have signed and returned a contract to us.

We hope that you can form part of our Mayatan family!