Teach Math or Science in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Flamingo,  Guanacaste,  Tamarindo,  Potrero

Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Description: La Paz Community School, a non-profit, Costa Rican accredited, bilingual school is seeking a grade 7-9 integrated math/science teacher. Candidates should be innovative, energetic, and compassionate educators who can creatively develop differentiated lesson plans that can challenge all students to achieve at their maximum potential.

Highlights: La Paz Community School is located on less than an acre of naturally landscaped terrain a half kilometer from the pristine beaches of Brasilito, Flamingo, and Potrero in the northwest province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica (View Google Map). Don Ruetz, owner of The Jungle Gym, has generously donated classroom space to La Paz Community School. La Paz also continues to seek donations to help fund future construction and expansion. We thank Don and the Ruetz family as well as our friends of La Paz for supporting new educational opportunities and progress in the coastal Guanacaste community.

Cost in US$: inquire for more info.

Experience Required: yes

At least 2 years of math/science teaching experience required

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

La Paz Community School's Mission Statement: is to educate the culturally diverse youth of Guanacaste through bilingual experiential learning and enrichment that integrates the local community and environment, while preparing students to become thoughtful, contributing citizens in the global community.