Posted: 27-Jan-26
Location: Guatemala
Type: Full Time
Salary: $21,000-25,000
Preferred Education:
The Antigua International School is excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Humanities teacher to join our dedicated team. We are seeking an exceptional educator who not only has a deep passion for teaching but also demonstrates a profound understanding of diverse, international student populations. The ideal educator will effectively reach diverse learners through differentiated methods and possess strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and engage with parents. Finally, the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment is essential for this role.
-The Secondary Humanities Teacher plans and delivers engaging classes within the humanities department, which includes subjects such as English literature, language arts, writing, history, and social sciences. They implement a wide variety of teaching strategies that cater to individual student needs and abilities, including those of English Language Learners. Creating a safe learning environment that aligns with the school's mission and vision is also a key responsibility.
In addition to creating engaging lessons, the teacher utilizes a range of assessments to evaluate student learning and monitors progress, providing consistent and timely feedback to support their development. Competently using media and technology as teaching tools enhances the learning experience, and incorporating Service Learning into instructional units enriches student engagement with real-world issues.
The Secondary Humanities Teacher also establishes professional goals and actively seeks out and participates in professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching practice. Collaboration with colleagues is vital to connect learning across various subjects and to create a cohesive educational experience for students. Building strong relationships with all stakeholders, including students, parents, and staff, fosters a supportive school community.
Moreover, the teacher provides leadership in drafting, revising, and implementing the relevant grade curriculum. They contribute to these processes in collaboration with their colleagues. The role also involves active participation in the after-school program and, as needed, advisory and supervision duties. Finally, the teacher assumes responsibility willingly and demonstrates self-motivation in their professional practice. plans and delivers engaging classes across the humanities department, which may include English literature, language arts, writing, history, and socialsciences.