Free to Learn – San Juan del Sur, is an independent learning environment located in a small community in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. We provide children with support and guidance helping them set their own goals, improve their natural skills, and explore their interest in a self-directed learning environment.
Responsibilities
Assisting self-directed learners with tasks respecting their own pace.
Teach children based on their interests providing varied sources and resources.
Support parents directing their child’s learning if requested.
Create a welcoming environment by modeling respect for each other’s diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences.
Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice.
Recognize the primary role to help children become more confident, more successful, self directed learners.
Foster a love of learning and increased interest in the world around them.
Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice.
Facilitates problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills.
Requirements
Children group management skills.
Proven experience as a teacher.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to appreciate and inspire children.
Application Requirements
Send an email of interest. The email should include your response to the following:
- From your own experience, describe the most important qualities and/or practices of a teacher.
- Express why you would like to join Free To Learn.
- Salary expectation.