English & Social Studies Teacher
The American School of Durango endeavors to employ a dynamic, creative, constructivist, knowledgeable staff that engages students in the learning process. All staff bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, yet they must be able to work collaboratively and constantly seek opportunities to improve. To this end, the school will recruit, select, employ and retain the best-qualified personnel available to achieve our stated goals and objectives.
New employees shall complete a full application for employment and submit along with the corresponding qualification documents; which include a resume, transcripts, degrees, and teaching certification.
Teaching Responsibilities:
As a teacher at the American School of Durango you will be required to teach clear engaging lessons and provide high-standard instruction to students. In addition, you will lead a group of students for advisory and possibly offer electives to foster students’ social and emotional growth, as well as learning outside of the academic areas.
Primary Function:
The role of the ASD teacher is to foster student achievement via the curriculum, instruction, learning environment, and support as aligned with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of ASD. As a result of teacher instruction, students should love coming to school, be inspired to learn, and be motivated to become an excellent classmate and global citizen.
Elementary Duties and Objectives:
- ASD is looking for Elementary teachers who monitor student activities and ensure the safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds
- The Elementary teacher will develop lesson plans with clear objectives, assessments, and activities that will stimulate and motivate students
- The teacher creates learning opportunities centered around the academic, social, and physical growth in a way that promotes the development of each child, including a variety of assessments to determine the strengths of each child in core areas of learning
- The Elementary teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues to align planning and coherent learning experiences, as well as administer and analyze assessment data (internal and external MAP data) to ensure that learning is taking place and students are receiving constructive and timely feedback
- The expert teacher accommodates different learning styles and varied instructional methodology, in particular for our ESL population and students who require accommodations
- All ASD teachers communicate regularly with parents with concerns and encouragement
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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Location | Durango, Mexico |
Start Date | August 2020 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Middle School |
Monthly Salary | USD 1100 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License Other Certification |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Major | Elementary Education |
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