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English Literature Teacher - Republic of Panama

Five Stars Academy is seeking a full-time English Literature instructor using a U.S.-based curriculum for Grades 6-12. 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 classroom in all capacities.

Posted: January 2022

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Location	Santa Clara, Panama
Start Date	August 2022
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Middle School, High School
Monthly Salary	USD 1700 - 1700
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Monthly Salary: $1700 per month
Travel and Transportation: Five Stars Academy reimburses 1 round trip ticket per semester for the Employee from a U.S. or Canadian airport to Panama or from Panama to another country as their destination, reimbursable up to $800.00, upon submission of the receipt to Five Stars Academy. If travel occurs by bus, taxi, or car rental, Five Stars Academy will reimburse up to $500.00 for the travel expense. Travel expense from the airport to the home will either be provided by the Employer or reimbursable to the Employee up to $30.00, upon submission of the receipt to Five Stars Academy.
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 and From the school each day.
This is a 10 month contract - August 1 - May 31st with more than 6 weeks (30 working days) of paid vacation during the school year.
Scholarship: Children of teachers receive 100% discount on Registration and 50% discount on the Tuition.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), Canada, Colombia, Panama
Additional School Requirements
Assign books to read, including classics and contemporary novels. Help students interpret literature and poetry. Teach students about the structure and content of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Teach about different literary styles. 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 accordingly throughout the year. Maintain grade books. Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. Create projects designed to enhance lectures. Read and stay abreast of current topics in education. Create lesson plans. 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. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare and distribute required reports. Observe and evaluate student's performance. Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs. 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.

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.