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K-Preschool Lead Teacher

school
Faro de Cabrera
location
Cabrera, Dominican Republic
salary
US 600 - 650 a month
Start date
Ongoing
2 years
1
  • Early Childhood
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • Applicants must be native english speakers, hold teaching certification, degree in ealry education or child developement and have prior teaching/classroom experience. Some spanish or experience living abroad is ideal, but not required.
  • Montessori experience helpful but not required.
  • Salary is US$600 per month; while it doesn't seem like much, this is more than enough to cover the cost of living in our town and some to spare.
  • Health insurance provided through Humano.
  • Faro will provide shared housing options or you may look for an independent living situation upon arrival.
  • Applicants are responsible for booking and paying for flights, but Faro will cover the transportation costs of meeting you at the airport and bringing you back to Cabrera. Advances from your monthly paychecks can also be made to help you cover initial costs of resettlement.
  • Visitor Visas are purchased for US$ 10 at the airport upon entry to the DR. For US or Canadian citizens, a passport is the only official documentation required.
  • Faro will assist in finding you suitable housing
  • Faro will assist with pick up at the airport
  • Hot school lunch every day
  • Basic health insurance

Job Summary

  • Class size: 14-15 students
  • Class type: English immersion, combined grade levels
  • Students’ English Proficiency: entry level 
  • Teacher’s Spanish Proficiency: Spanish is not necessary, but helpful.  
  • Curriculum: Preschool teachers play an important role in developing children's interest in learning. Through various techniques and activities, such as games, group play, artwork and music, preschool teachers instruct in reading, writing and basic math concepts. Preschool teachers also encourage creativity and social interaction. While drafting the curriculum for preschoolers, we keep in mind the broad framework set, and the physical and intellectual development of 4 – 5 year olds whose first language is spanish. From reading and art to math and science, preschoolers learn something about everything. Children in preschool benefit from activities that develop vocabulary, comprehension skills, phonological awareness (sensitivity to the sounds of language), alphabet knowledge (knowledge about letter names and letter sounds), and print concepts, etc. 

    When it comes to the reading curriculum, preschoolers learn, understand and use a wide variety of new words. They learn to read and write and can identify sounds. The math curriculum for preschool includes teaching the little ones to count, measure, identify and create patterns, use number and word symbols, and more. Probably the most fun of all subjects is the art and craft curriculum for preschoolers. Children get a hang of expressing themselves through art, and drawing and coloring activities strengthen their motor development.  We provide the grade-level standards and programs, but you will have the freedom and flexibility to use the materials to teach in the way you see fit. Curriculum/Classroom prep is done with a full-time bilingual assistant.

  • Working hours:7:45am - 4:30 Pm

Responsibilities

  • Participate in school-sanctioned extracurricular activities, service projects, and fundraisers
  • Develop and implement lessons in accordance with the standards provided by Faro and Dominican Republic
  • Develop and maintain IEP's for students with necessary accommodations 

Our location:

We are located in the beautiful coastal town of Cabrera, Dominican Republic; which has a small-town feel but with a very diverse population of both Dominicans as well as seasonal foreigners. There are various amenities such as parks, public transportation, farmers' markets, grocery stores, restaurants, clinics, and pharmacies right here in town, and we are located between two larger cities. The vibrant community and beautiful surroundings also make every day seems like the perfect getaway. The local attractions include numerous beaches, lagoons, and rivers, but the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture is the most rewarding part of living here. In the past, our teachers have participated in youth groups, humane society projects, community recycling/clean-ups, and fine arts workshops and camps.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Faro de Cabrera is best described as a small, home school co-op located in a coastal town on the northeast side of the Dominican Republic. It was founded by a group of parents who came together to develop a quality bilingual program that inspired creativity and valued social consciousness while meeting the standards of both the United States and Dominican Republic. We are steadily growing school with 64 students currently and approximately 100 for the year 2019/2020. However, our classes are not larger than15 students per class. Teachers have had great experiences here. Faro de Cabrera prides itself on educating the whole child. We are like a family and "walk the talk" in collaborating with students, Board members, teachers and parents who work hard to better our community. We have been very lucky in having wonderful teachers who value community service projects and making a difference. Many say their experience here has had an amazingly positive impact on their lives. Check us out at farodecabrera.squarespace.com! Feel free to contact us if you are interested in teaching here! We are always looking for motivated and conscientious teachers!

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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