Elementary Teacher

Founded in 2011, Five Stars Academy (FSA) is a private, highly-academic institution that combines the home-schooling philosophy of focusing on the individual student with the expertise of professional, experienced, certified teachers. We have the flexibility of choices expected in an experimental school while offering an Internationally Accredited Diploma. FSA provides opportunities for students to learn self-sufficiency, develop leadership skills, and understand the impact they can have on their surroundings. Using recycled shipping containers as classrooms, integrating animals and hydroponic gardens into learning, and teaching the importance of limiting a carbon footprint are part of daily life at FSA. Whether through classroom studies, mission work in and out of Panama, the diverse range of learning and growing opportunities available from living in the interior of Panama, or the student’s daily exposure to out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving, the goal is to tap into the best our students have to offer for themselves and the World. With the average class size of fewer than 10 students to 1 instructor, we can maintain high expectations while providing individual support. Located in Santa Clara, Panama, 90 minutes west of Panama City, 25 countries comprise our student body. We began with 5 young students and have grown to 100+. Five Stars Academy graduated its first class of 5 in May 2019. 

The Position
Five Stars Academy is seeking a Grade 2 instructor.  We are looking for a teacher who is flexible, encouraging, positive, and willing to take on new challenges.  The teacher is responsible for instructing the elementary classroom in all capacities.  

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in elementary courses, including but not limited to Math, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Spelling, Comprehension, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Art.
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books.
• Grade homework and tests and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Work with the school to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Work with Elementary Team Leader to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings.