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HS Physics / MS Robotics Teacher

Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros

Bogotá, Colombia, South America

Housing allowance for international teachers

Airfare at the beginning and at the end of the final contract

Start date: August 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Physics, Experimental physics

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience teaching high school physics.
Knowledge and experience with robotics, coding, and related technologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Commitment to continuous professional development and collaboration.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with educational robotics platforms (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics).
Familiarity with STEM education initiatives.
Ability to integrate real-world applications and interdisciplinary approaches into teaching.
Proficiency with educational technology

Job Benefits:

Airfare at the beginning and at the end of the final contract
Housing allowance for international teachers

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable High School Physics Teacher who will also take on the role of Middle School Robotics Instructor. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a strong understanding of physics and robotics, and the ability to engage and inspire students at different grade levels. Must be proficient in Spanish.

High School Physics Teacher:

Develop and implement engaging physics curricula for high school students.
Plan and deliver lessons that cater to different learning styles and abilities.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Use a variety of assessment methods to evaluate and monitor student progress.
Provide additional support and enrichment opportunities for students as needed.
Stay updated with current trends and advancements in physics education.
Participate in departmental meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.

Middle School Robotics Instructor:

Design and teach a comprehensive robotics program for middle school students.
Guide students in hands-on projects, from concept through completion.
Foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork through robotics activities.
Integrate technology and coding principles into the robotics curriculum.
Organize and supervise participation in robotics competitions and events.
Maintain and manage robotics equipment and resources.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

From the onset, Colegio Hacienda Los Alcaparros had a special mission: to teach and educate through an approach that envisions education as an ethical, scientific, and aesthetic practice. The Alcaparros approach also includes respect for differences and for the individual process of learning that is unique to each person. Students are active participants in this ongoing educational project that is based on promoting personal development while encouraging conflict resolution.

This innovative method is aimed at forming global citizens. Alcaparros students are aware, knowledgeable, and committed to ecology and large-scale global issues. Aside from what is taught in the classroom students gain knowledge through participation at an international level in conferences and enrich their educational experience through interdisciplinary project-based learning and cultural exchanges.

Pedagocial Principles

One sole philosophy permeates the educational project; however, the school is made up of four different schools whereby each has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the various age groups.

Each of the four schools is jointly coordinated by the Academic and Human Development Departments. The purpose of this co-work is to balance both perspectives to fulfill our mission of educating children within high standards of academic rigor, emotional stability, autonomy, and responsibility.

True to our principles of inclusion and respect for individual differences, the Human Development Department focuses its work on the individual. To do this, it is integrated into the curricular programs that encourage assuming clear, appreciative, and responsible positions regarding each student’s self-development and that of others. Likewise, the Department carries out programs aimed at developing social skills, conflict resolution strategies, substance abuse prevention, responsible sexuality, ethical growth, and each individual's life project, amongst others.

The Academic Development Department, on the other hand, is in charge of academics and curriculum design. The Department decides what is taught in each subject area, its scope and sequence, and the type of work required by students to reach desired standards and objectives.

Since its origin in 1992, Alcaparros has consolidated itself as bilingual with high academic achievements as reflected in national and international standardized test scores. Furthermore, we are pioneers in our internationally recognized theatrical performances and musical and instrumental programs.

Because we believe in the importance of learning by doing, we have designed an innovative curriculum in which formal pedagogical practices go hand-in-hand with recent educational research.

Our educational program is designed to promote each student’s potential, social responsibility, and appreciation for learning.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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