Nonprofit
Upper Elementary Teacher
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Description
Are you interested in a role with impact? Would you like to live and work surrounded by nature, with the Cloud Forest as your classroom?
The Cloud Forest School in Monteverde, Costa Rica is hiring an English speaking upper elementary teacher for the 2025-26 academic year which begins in August 2025.
We are looking for you if:
- You are passionate about nature, sustainability and educating the whole child
- You have at least 2 years' experience teaching elementary level classes and experience with project based learning
- You are willing to commit 2 years or more to teaching at the school
- You are proactive and inspired to make a difference
What you will get:
- A school- sponsored work visa and support with the Costa Rican immigration system
- A team of incredible individuals working to make an impact in Monteverde and beyond
- A stunning 100+ acre campus with trails, forest classrooms, playgrounds and an organic garden for learning and exploring with students (and visitors)
- Free or reduced cost access to local reserves and attractions
- Several weeks of paid vacation during the academic year to explore Monteverde and Costa Rica
- Small class sizes
- Staff with elementary aged children receive a discount on tuition
Are you interested in a role with impact? Would you like to live and work surrounded by nature, with the Cloud Forest as your classroom?
The Cloud Forest School in Monteverde, Costa Rica is hiring an English speaking upper elementary teacher for the 2025-26 academic year which begins in August 2025.
We are looking for you if:
- You are passionate about nature, sustainability and educating the whole child
- You have at least 2 years' experience teaching elementary level classes and experience with project based learning
- You are willing to commit 2 years or more to teaching at the school
- You are proactive and inspired to make a difference
What you will get:
- A school- sponsored work visa and support with the Costa Rican immigration system
- A team of incredible individuals working to make an impact in Monteverde and beyond
- A stunning 100+ acre campus with trails, forest classrooms, playgrounds and an organic garden for learning and exploring with students (and…
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Enrollment in the Costa Rican social security health system from day one of employment
- School sponsors and covers the in-country cost of a work visa
- Free or reduced price access to local nature reserves and attractions
- Access to school campus trails for employees and their friends/ relatives
- 5+ weeks of vacation during the academic year to explore Costa Rica plus June and July off
Benefits include:
- Enrollment in the Costa Rican social security health system from day one of employment
- School sponsors and covers the in-country cost of a work visa
- Free or reduced price access to local nature reserves and attractions
- Access to school campus trails for employees and their friends/ relatives
- 5+ weeks of vacation during the academic year to explore Costa Rica plus June and July off
Level of Language Proficiency
Fluent English speaker required, instruction delivered in English. Conversational Spanish is helpful.
Fluent English speaker required, instruction delivered in English. Conversational Spanish is helpful.
Location
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter to direccion@cloudforestschool.org
Please send your resume and a cover letter to direccion@cloudforestschool.org
