Elementary Teacher
Escuela Santa Ana, a small international private school on the Emerald Coast of Nicaragua, is looking for experienced teachers for the 2023-2024 school year beginning in November 2023.
Our Mission
Escuela Santa Ana is an independent, non-sectarian, day school committed to academic excellence.
Our mission is to educate our students to be caring, balanced, responsible and engaged global citizens who apply the skills they learn to be innovative critical thinkers with a lifelong love for learning. In addition to our academic programs, a high value is placed on environmental, physical, and social-emotional learning. Our programs foster independence, creativity, action, reflection, and leadership.
Our Location
Escuela Santa Ana is a tiny, but growing school, looking to hire qualified teachers that are interested in joining our team and living on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. We are located within the gates of Rancho Santana in Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua. Our little school sits just steps away from some of the best surf in Central America, within the gates of one of the top resorts in the area. The community is family-friendly, and the opportunities for surfing and being outdoors are about as good as it gets. We are surrounded by 2,700 acres of tropical dry forest, with over 21 km of trails and access to 5 private beaches; it is indeed a very special place to live and work. Those who value a small-town feel, and closeness to nature and the ocean, will love living here. Located only 2 hours from the capital city of Managua, and 45 minutes from the regional seat of Rivas, the “big city” amenities are not far away. We can confidently say ESA is very special. You often find good schools in big cities, but to find one in a rural community like this is very unique. Our little school aims to provide a solid private school education experience to school-aged children in our community. As a growing school, ESA offers ample opportunity for leadership and professional growth and welcomes applicants willing to take on the many “hats” we wear in small growing international schools.
Our Programs
We currently serve children ages 18 months - U.S. 12th grade. We operate multi-level classrooms in both our Lower and Upper schools. We maintain small class sizes for more individualized instruction and we limit enrollment space to do that. We use a variety of online and in-print curricula designed for specific grade levels and multi-age classrooms. We are seeking teachers who are committed to engaging students in interactive learning activities by using a more hands-on approach. Our teachers understand that there is no “one size fits all” program and are dedicated to differentiating the curriculum to fit the individual needs of the child.
Language
Our student population is multilingual; English, Spanish, and French. Our language of instruction is English and we offer formal and informal instruction in Spanish as well. We value bilingualism in our staff and students.
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| Location | Tola, Nicaragua |
| Start Date | November 2023 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Elementary |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Provide shared housing with private bedroom, all utilities including high-speed internet and backup generator power, access to laundry and resort amenities. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Additional School Requirements | |
To be considered candidates must:
If interested, please send a cover letter, CV, and references. | |