Description

Reporting to and working with the English Program Coordinator, the English Teacher has overall responsibility for teaching English curriculum content while nurturing a safe and empowering classroom environment for all of their classes. This position is located in the Educational Reinforcement Center, and will work with school age students, as well as support adult learning. The English Teacher will:

* Lead and manage English classes. Teach 5-6 English classes per day for school age students. Create lesson plans based on corresponding curriculum and activities books. Coordinate involvement of classroom teacher and classroom volunteer in English class activities.
* Commit to the mission and contribute to the quality and effectiveness of the English program. Collaborate with the Program Coordinator in strategic planning, and in assuring program efficacy. Ensure that English policies and programs are well executed. Implement student assessments and program evaluation and provide relevant information to the Program Coordinator. Propose ideas for program improvement, and work with the Coordinator to enhance the quality of integrated programs in the spirit of empowering Safe Passage youth.
* Support adult tutoring, tutor teachers, staff and parents one-on-one or in small groups as needed.
* Keep it fun and creative. Be innovative and creative in engaging and motivating students.

Highlights

Benefits:
* 150 USD/mo stipend
* Curriculum provided
* Paid prep time
* Free day-long departmental professional development trainings once per month
* Free transportation to the project
* Free breakfast, lunch and snack in the project
* Volunteer appreciation events
* Organizational and departmental culture of friendly, supportive relationships, as well as fostering new ideas, alternate approaches and creativity
* Paid sick leave
* 5 paid vacation days per 6-month period
* One month paid vacation during school break (Dec-Jan)
* Paid Guatemalan national holidays
* 35-hour work week

Qualifications

* Passion for Safe Passage's mission, commitment to service and ability to engage children, families, staff and volunteers
* Understanding of teaching methodologies with at-risk, low-income student populations and experience teaching these populations
* Experience teaching ESL, especially to school-aged students
* TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or other certificate
* English fluency and at least a beginner level of Spanish (Spanish proficiency preferred)
* Cultural sensitivity, ability to connect across cultural and linguistic divides
* Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
* Patience and perseverance
* Strong organizational skills and self-direction
* Experience living or working in Guatemala or other developing nation (preferred)

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Salary/Pay

Safe Passage offers a living stipend of 1250 quetzales (just over 150 USD) per month. Transportation to the project is provided for free, as well as breakfast, lunch and snack in the project. Teachers also receive free monthly professional development trainings.

Experience Required

yes

We strongly prefer applicants with a background in teaching low-income and/or at-risk youth. TEFL, TESOL or other certification preferred.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Safe Passage/Camino Seguro's Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower at-risk children whose families live and work in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump community by creating oportunities and fostering dignity through the power of education. Safe Passage (Camino Seguro) opened its doors in 1999 to provide a safe alternative for children living around and working in the Guatemala City garbage dump. We believe that every child should have access to education, and we enable those enrolled in our program to attend school and to access opportunities for work and life beyond the confines of poverty in the Guatemala City garbage dump. Today, Safe Passage serves approximately 550 children and 70 adults who represent over 300 families living in the vicinity of the Guatemala City garbage dump. We run a comprehensive program that incorporates healthy living, academics, creativity, and fun for students young and old.

Year Founded

1999