Lead ESL Teacher

(Costa Rica, Potrero)

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Required Degrees: ESL Certified or ESL/teaching experience
Fields of Expertise: ESL EFL , Elementary , ESL to Children , Kindergarten , Spanish ,
Salary: Negotiable

Details: 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. This is a non paid volunteer position.
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.
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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