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AP English Language Instructor

Santa Cruz Cooperative School

Santa Cruz, Bolivia, South America

Start December 2018

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: English, not EFL or ESL
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), Canada

Job Benefits:

Health insurance
Spanish classes,
Free lunch
Transport to Bolivia and back to point of origin after two years
Settling in allowance
All visa work paid
All paperwork in country guided by experienced person
Reimbursement expenses of previsa work
Assistance with finding apartment
Pick up from airport
Initial lodging in hotel

Job Description:

Seeking a native English speaking instructor for AP English language course and regular English classes. This is NOT an ESL or EFL position but for students headed towards university in the U.S. and Britain. Students have been in English immersion since kindergarten and therefore fluent.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The Santa Cruz Cooperative School is a private, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school was founded in 1959 and officially formed into a cooperative of parents in 1971. The school year comprises two semesters extending from the beginning of August to mid-December and from mid-January to the beginning of June. The school is accredited by AdvancED and the Ministry of Bolivia.

The curriculum is that of a U.S. college-preparatory program accredited by AdvancED along with additional courses for students to meet the requirements of the Bolivian Bachillerato. Spanish is required for all students in grades 3-12. Prekindergarten and kindergarten students may be enrolled without having a command of the English language; however, all grades are taught in English and require grade-level proficiency in English. Advanced Placement courses are offered that include: biology, calculus, Spanish, psychology, world history, U.S. history and English. Electives are offered include art, band, yearbook, drama, programming, community service, and Student Council. Extra-curricular activities include GIN Club, Honor Societies (NHS, NJHS), art, music, handicrafts, environmental awareness, and sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.

Enrollment is currently 692, 61 academic staff from Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, and the United States. Class sizes range from 16 to 27.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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