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Grade 5 Elementary Teacher - Bolivia

School Background

Highlands International School (HIS) was founded on February 2, 2003. Since May 19, 2003, HIS has been a member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS), with many schools around the world. HIS is an international Christian school that provides an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions. Highlands International School is a community of students, parents, and Christian educators, working together as a NICS network school, to instill in each student a passion for truth, a commitment to excellence, and an appreciation for diversity. HIS Core Values: Servant Leadership, Christ-like Compassion, Biblical Stewardship.

Job Summary/Objective

The Highlands teacher must be able to follow the Highlands curriculum guide (scope & sequence, standards, benchmarks, and resources) and couple it with their own personal curriculum plan (yearlong, unit, and lesson plans) and deliver from a Christian worldview their best, most rigorous and enthusiastic teaching to a diverse audience. Administratively Highlands is proud of the dedication and commitment of Highlands teachers to the eternal lives of Highlands students and facilitating their success in school and in their postsecondary endeavors!

General Responsibilities

  • Teach Upper Elementary students
  • Extra Curricular Responsibilities
  • Clubs
Posted: December 2022
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationLa Paz, Bolivia, South America
Start DateJuly 2023
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 600 - 1000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • HIS community is a strength and they support and care for each other
  • Learning Spanish
  • HIS provides a salary that covers the teachers' living expenses in the country
  • The school pays for housing
  • The school pays for transportation to and from the school

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEducation
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Current state or provincial-issued teacher certification
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree
  • Specific Skills
  • Good classroom management 
  • Love the diversity and culture