Nonprofit

First and Second Grade Teacher at Monteverde Friends School

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Cause Areas:Children & Youth, Education

    Description

    Monteverde Friends School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and creative teacher to lead our first and second-grade class beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience establishing a classroom culture that supports children socially, emotionally, and academically. Experience in early literacy and early math pedagogy is required. Strong candidates will also have interest or expertise in Quaker education, outdoor education, working with an assistant or co-teacher, and teaching students with diverse learning styles.

    Note: Our 1/2 class is taught in English.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree, preferably in an education-related field.
    • Minimum 3 years of experience working with children in grades 1-4.
    • Intermediate-level Spanish is helpful but not required.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Salary as determined by step on the salary scale.
    • Health care through the Costa Rican national health care system (CAJA).
    • Visa / Immigration expenses are covered; the school’s Business Office provides support in navigating the visa process.
    • Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus, equal to one-twelfth of yearly pay).
    • Participation in national teacher retirement plan (Magisterio managed by Jupema).

    Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of intention, and a list of three references by April 21, 2025, to jobs@mfschool.org.

    Monteverde Friends School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and creative teacher to lead our first and second-grade class beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience establishing a classroom culture that supports children socially, emotionally, and academically. Experience in early literacy and early math pedagogy is required. Strong candidates will also have interest or expertise in Quaker education, outdoor education, working with an assistant or co-teacher, and teaching students with diverse learning styles.

    Note: Our 1/2 class is taught in English.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree, preferably in an education-related field.
    • Minimum 3 years of experience working with children in grades 1-4.
    • Intermediate-level Spanish is helpful but not required.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    • Salary as determined by step on the salary scale.
    • Health care through the Costa Rican national health care system (CAJA).
    • Visa / Immigration expenses are…

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Our first and second grade class is taught entirely in English. We are seeking a native English speaker with teaching experience.

    Our first and second grade class is taught entirely in English. We are seeking a native English speaker with teaching experience.

    Location

    On-site
    Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

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