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Lead Teacher Position

Location: Escola Americana de Vitória Vitória, Espirito Santo - Brazil

Start Date: January 15, 2018

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

As a lead teacher, you will have the opportunity to create and a lead a model classroom with a full complement of high-quality materials to facilitate active learning. We seek teachers who are continually growing intellectually and professionally. Our teachers collaborate to create a learning community focused on creating independent learners who have the critical thinking skills, initiative, persistence and experience to thrive.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Teaching certification 2+ years of teaching experience Exceptional written and verbal English language communication skills Significant experience developing integrated, inquiry-based, constructivist curricula Familiarity with a wide range of teaching approaches and strategies A deep understanding of child development An understanding of the importance of a partnership with families Skillful in the integration of one-to-one technology throughout the curricula Must be a collaborative team player Must possess a growth-mindset

Salary & Benefits

Competitive local salary and benefits.

Application Procedures

Send CV and cover letter to oportunidades@escolaamericana.com.br

Program Description

EAV will open Feb 01, 2018 in Enseada do Suá, Vitória. At EAV we prepare, support, and advocate for engagement and learning through a progressive approach to education. See our website: www.escolaamericana.com.br The first phase of our school will consist of preschool classrooms (ages 3-5) in an English-immersion environment. Our curriculum is inquiry based and constructivist in nature. Our school is located in a beautiful, renovated house that has been totally remodeled to fit the needs of young students who will actively participate in exploration and play as vehicles for students to construct an understanding of themselves and the world around them. We're centrally located to many areas of Vitória, at the base of the bridge to Vila Velha, Ilha do Boi and a short distance from Praia do Canto. Our school is full of unique details designed by local architect Fabiane Giestes.

Contact Info

Andrea Buffara abuffara@escolaamericana.com.br

Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.