Upper Primary Teacher
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Cap Cana Heritage School
Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicJob Description
POSITION: Upper Primary Teacher
REPORTS TO: Primary Principal
FTE: Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) is a monolingual, American-type private school located in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Representing a diverse and international community with over 25 nationalities, CCHS is accredited by Cognia, the world's largest accreditation organization. The 10-acre campus features spacious classrooms and facilities, emphasizing a student-centered philosophy. CCHS promotes high expectations, leadership, wisdom, and integrity, fostering creative and critical thinkers who are responsible and respectful global citizens.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Upper Primary/Elementary teacher located in Punta Cana. The Upper Primary Teacher plans and delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction for upper primary students (typically grades 3–5 or equivalent). This role fosters academic growth, critical thinking, social-emotional development, and learner independence through differentiated, data-informed teaching aligned with the school’s philosophy and curriculum. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and families, models best practices, engages in continuous professional learning, and contributes to a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Professional development funds, health care, pension fund
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified educator in Elementary/Primary Education (state/national certification as required)
- Minimum 3–5 years successful classroom teaching experience in upper primary grades
- Strong command of curriculum standards for upper primary subjects (math, literacy, science, social studies) and experience with differentiated instruction
- Proficiency with formative and summative assessment, data analysis, and using assessment to drive instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to high expectations, rigorous instruction, and measurable student growth
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills; culturally responsive practice
- Commitment to inquiry-based, student-centered pedagogy and social-emotional learning
- Demonstrated alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned lessons across core subject areas that promote critical thinking and mastery of grade-level objectives
- Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students; use rigorous, scaffolded instruction to support achievement for diverse learners
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs and provide targeted interventions and extensions as needed
- Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and maintain accurate records of learning outcomes
- Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that fosters respect, responsibility, and student autonomy
- Implement classroom routines, collaborative learning structures, and instructional strategies that promote student engagement and independence
- Communicate regularly with families about student progress, goals, and strategies to support learning at home; participate in conferences and family engagement events
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and leadership to align curriculum, plan cross-curricular units, and share best practices
- Model and reinforce the school’s mission and vision in daily practice; actively promote the values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity among students and colleagues
- Support social-emotional development through explicit instruction, restorative practices, and positive behavior supports
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives; contribute to professional learning communities
- Supervise students during transitions, recess, and school activities as assigned to ensure safety and well-being
- Contribute to classroom and school documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements as requested by leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Primary Principal
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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Upper Primary Teacher
Job Description
POSITION: Upper Primary Teacher
REPORTS TO: Primary Principal
FTE: Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Cap Cana Heritage School (CCHS) is a monolingual, American-type private school located in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Representing a diverse and international community with over 25 nationalities, CCHS is accredited by Cognia, the world's largest accreditation organization. The 10-acre campus features spacious classrooms and facilities, emphasizing a student-centered philosophy. CCHS promotes high expectations, leadership, wisdom, and integrity, fostering creative and critical thinkers who are responsible and respectful global citizens.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Upper Primary/Elementary teacher located in Punta Cana. The Upper Primary Teacher plans and delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction for upper primary students (typically grades 3–5 or equivalent). This role fosters academic growth, critical thinking, social-emotional development, and learner independence through differentiated, data-informed teaching aligned with the school’s philosophy and curriculum. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and families, models best practices, engages in continuous professional learning, and contributes to a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Professional development funds, health care, pension fund
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified educator in Elementary/Primary Education (state/national certification as required)
- Minimum 3–5 years successful classroom teaching experience in upper primary grades
- Strong command of curriculum standards for upper primary subjects (math, literacy, science, social studies) and experience with differentiated instruction
- Proficiency with formative and summative assessment, data analysis, and using assessment to drive instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to high expectations, rigorous instruction, and measurable student growth
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills; culturally responsive practice
- Commitment to inquiry-based, student-centered pedagogy and social-emotional learning
- Demonstrated alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned lessons across core subject areas that promote critical thinking and mastery of grade-level objectives
- Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students; use rigorous, scaffolded instruction to support achievement for diverse learners
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs and provide targeted interventions and extensions as needed
- Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and maintain accurate records of learning outcomes
- Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that fosters respect, responsibility, and student autonomy
- Implement classroom routines, collaborative learning structures, and instructional strategies that promote student engagement and independence
- Communicate regularly with families about student progress, goals, and strategies to support learning at home; participate in conferences and family engagement events
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and leadership to align curriculum, plan cross-curricular units, and share best practices
- Model and reinforce the school’s mission and vision in daily practice; actively promote the values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity among students and colleagues
- Support social-emotional development through explicit instruction, restorative practices, and positive behavior supports
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives; contribute to professional learning communities
- Supervise students during transitions, recess, and school activities as assigned to ensure safety and well-being
- Contribute to classroom and school documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements as requested by leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Primary Principal
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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