English Teacher

Position Description:
In-School English Program Facilitator: This position is responsible for planning and implementing activities for Abriendo Mentes’ public in-school English program (called E-KIDS) in Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The main responsibility of this position is planning and facilitating daily pre-K through 6th grade English activities for local children. The program has 4 foundational components: social inclusion, non-formal education (NFE), life-skills development and play-based learning. The after school program uses exploration, creativity, self-expression and play as powerful learning tools.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has experience and love for working with children, experience implementing activities in a formal public school education setting, is positive and upbeat, and is sensitive, caring and compassionate towards those in vulnerable situations. Must be bilingual English - Spanish.
Position Responsibilities
* Plan and implement English activities for daily in-school E-KIDS program in alignment with the foundational components of the program.
* Facilitate a weekly English tutoring club outside of school hours to offer additional support for student.
* Track children’s attendance and progress
* Lead monitoring and evaluation processes
* Develop reports including weekly tracking and monthly/semester narrative reports.
* Communicate with public school teacher and school Director as needed.
* Meet weekly or biweekly with Abriendo Mentes' Executive Director for planning and project updates.
* Support with Abriendo Mentes technology program and lab as needed.
* Possibility to work with the Abriendo Mentes Executive Director and Community Coordinator to create and implement other children’s activities, including sports, field trips, environmental projects, health projects, and more.
* Maintain clean and well-organized activity spaces and office spaces.
* Maintain strong communication with supervisors, volunteers and community members.

Requirements
* Strong sense of responsibility, cultural awareness, and sensitivity and compassion to those living in vulnerable situations.
* Bilingual English - Spanish.
* Experience working with children in a public education setting.
* Experience planning lessons, ideally for Pre-K through sixth grade.
* Experience developing narrative reports in line with a regular reporting schedule.
* Strong ability to manage large groups of children.
* Ability to create relevant English activities for children.