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Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Colegio Albania

La Guajira, Colombia, South America

Housing is provided by the school.

Round trip and airport pick up.

Start date: July 2023

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 0 year of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Job Benefits:

Round trip and airport pick up.
Housing is provided by the school.

Job Description:

Colegio Albania seeks a motivated educator to join our Humanities team delivering Social Studies classes in Middle School following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programs. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the IB Programs.

Middle School Social Studies
Small class sizes
Supportive educational community
IB training provided for certification

Established in 1983 for the children of the community of the Carbones del Cerrejón mining company, in La Guajira, Colombia. Colegio Albania is a bilingual, AdvancED, and International Baccalaureate accredited school, in La Guajira, Colombia. We are an English/Spanish bilingual institution.

The mission of Colegio Albania is to educate the children of the Cerrejon community in an environment that nurtures the development of each individual according to their needs, forming globally conscious citizens who, with a spirit of entrepreneurship and a commitment to lifelong learning, strive to achieve excellence and contribute to the construction of a better world.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

School Mission

To promote the ongoing skills development of each and every one of our students, enhancing their academic, artistic, and athletic strengths; practicing good values and principles, to form well-rounded individuals who act responsibly and with global awareness.

Vision

By 2028, Colegio Albania will be renowned as a national model for its innovative programs and entrepreneurship, through which all of our students will be able to maximize their talents within a framework of educational excellence, values, and principles.

Our Principles

Colegio Albania’s Educational Community, actively engaged in the authorized programs by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and guided by our Institutional Mission and Vision, hereby establishes the following principles as the fundamental pillars guiding all educational endeavors provided to our students:

Development of each individual

We acknowledge the inherent value of nurturing the distinct needs, strengths, and talents of every individual, as it is crucial to unlocking their full potential.

Globally Conscious Citizens

We are committed to cultivating skills that empower students to actively engage as ethical participants within their local, national, and global communities.

Entrepreneurial spirit

We will foster the spirit of entrepreneurship by nurturing qualities such as perseverance, determination, proactivity, creativity, and a focus on achievement. Additionally, we will equip students with the ability to recognize opportunities, take calculated risks, and uphold integrity in their actions.

Lifelong learning

We will employ strategies that foster intrinsic motivation and independent learning, acknowledging that learning is not limited to the intellectual realm within the school but extends to all facets of an individual’s life throughout their existence.

Excellence

We aspire to be at the vanguard of education, both nationally in Colombia and on a global scale. We are committed to leveraging external references to validate our programs and ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.

Building a better world

We are dedicated to nurturing not only the intellectual growth of our students but also their spiritual development, fostering the core institutional values that lie at the heart of our educational mission.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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