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Elementary Teacher - Republic of Panama

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

Start Date: August 2023

About Us
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 a U.S. Accredited Diploma. FSA provides opportunities for students to learn self-sufficiency, develop leadership skills, and understand the impact they can have on their surroundings. 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, more than 20 countries comprise our student body. We began with 5 young students and have grown to 100+.

Posted: February 2023

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Location	Santa Clara, Panama
Start Date	August 2023
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 1700 - 1700
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Monthly Salary: $1700 per month
Travel: 2 round trip tickets during the school year for international teachers
Housing: A private, furnished 2-bedroom apartment in the gated community on the beach that includes high-speed internet access (no charge) and up to $100.00 credit for electricity per month.
Transportation: to/from the school each day, to/from the airport for international teachers arriving
Weekend Car Rental offered once per month

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), Canada, Panama
Additional School Requirements
To Apply The learning community at Five Stars Academy is a tight-knit group that resembles a family. Our staff is highly enthusiastic about education, and are motivated to provide our students with unique and engaging opportunities so they can make meaningful connections between their learning and the real world. Interested candidates can submit the following documentation in English: A letter of application (no more than one page). If you are applying for a teaching position, please include your educational philosophy. Up-to-date CV (no more than two pages). Copies of diplomas or certificates will be requested upon hire. Three letters of reference and/or names, addresses, e-mail contacts and telephone numbers of at least 3 former professional referees (direct supervisors).

About the School

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.