Location: Monteverde, Costa Rica
The Cloud Forest School is a bilingual, progressive PreK–11th grade
private school located in rural Monteverde, Costa Rica. Our
educational and institutional philosophy is founded in sustainability
and economic justice. Ninety-five percent (95%) of our 200 students
are Costa Rican, 5% are international students (generally from the US
and Canada), and more than 75% of our local students receive deeply
discounted tuition. Our staff of 38 is made up of half Costa Rican and
half international professionals deeply dedicated to progressive,
bi-lingual education.
The Cloud Forest School is proud to hire experienced, certified
teachers from around the world. We begin to identify and post
available positions in late January
/early February, interview (via
Skype and/or telephone) in March and April, and make hiring decisions
in May. Our school year runs from mid-August to early June. Please
check back regularly as listings will continue to be updated through
mid-February.
General Administration
• Frequently articulate and support the mission and goals of the
school to students, teachers, parents, and the community
• Ensure that the mission statement is the standard against which all
instructional decisions about are made
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Director and all CEC faculty
• Set and monitor short, medium, and long term goals in all areas of
responsibility
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
• Prepare individual student achievement reports for parents
Instructional Responsibilities:
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning
environment
• Develop lesson plans that support Project Based Learning (ongoing
professional development will be given in this area)
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the
needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and
special needs
• Evaluate students’ progress on a continuous basis
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Involve families in the education process
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and
appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Director and all CEC faculty
• Set and monitor short, medium, and long term goals in all areas of
responsibility
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
• Prepare individual student achievement reports for parents
Professional Community Commitments:
• Collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful community
learning opportunities and community-based partnerships
• Actively participate in school-based committees
• Work effectively with parents, interns, and other volunteers
• Actively participate in staff meetings and applicable professional
development programming
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students,
parents, peers, and community members
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as:
meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating with school
faculty
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned..
If our mission speaks to you, and you are:
• A certified teacher with 3-5 years experience (not exclusively
TESOL, TEFL, TOEFL, etc.)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experienced in progressive education
• Willing to make a multi-year commitment
• A team player, willing to collaborate across grade levels and disciplines
• Willing and eager to grow as a person and a professional
• Positive and adventurous
We invite you to Apply Now for a teaching position on our website:
http://cloudforestschool.org/?page_id=43
