• Give 72 hours of class per month, approximately 18 per week, in rural schools, following active methodologies and promoting focus on conversation.

• Prepare and plan creative and dynamic lessons that promote effective learning of English.

• Make evaluations and determine the marks of the works and exams

• Offer feedback based on workload and behavior in class

• Keep track of student attendance and grades

• Investigate new language teaching methods

• Manage crises in class and resolve conflicts

• Collaborate with teaching staff, rectors and project coordinators to promote a good experience for students.

• Develop pedagogical activities with the interdisciplinary team in transversal projects to integrate English into various curricular areas.

• Report to the project coordinator, other teachers and the general director on any relevant matter related to English classes.

• Be available 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday) to meet the established schedule.

• Being flexible and creative, capable of adapting to the challenges and problems of the rural environment of Santa Marta.

• Teach boys & girls, youth and adolescents from first grade of primary school to 11th grade of high school.

Requirements

• Level C1 of English or be a native English speaker.

• Previous experience teaching English, preferably in educational contexts.

• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to rural environments.

• Availability to travel to rural schools in Minca, with trips of up to 1.5 hours by motorcycle or car if the person lives in Santa Marta.

• Flexibility to work under pressure due to external factors typical of the rural environment.

• Willingness to collaborate and understand the specific problems of the rural communities of Santa Marta.

• Availability to participate in weekly virtual or face-to-face monitoring and planning meetings.

Work conditions

• Minimum pay of 37,000 COP per hour, subject to variation according to the candidate's profile and experience.

• Transportation allowances for an additional amount

• Optional non-vegetarian lunch provided if the teacher is in the schools at noon.

• The contractor will be responsible for paying his social security and complying with the corresponding tax obligations.

• Contract for the provision of services with an initial duration of 4 months, with the possibility of renewal for the year 2024.

• If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to the educational development of rural communities in Santa Marta, we invite you to submit your application including your CV and letter of interest to info@misiongaia.org.

Requests will be processed only by email **