Employment Opportunities
If you are a passionate teacher or administrator who loves nature and wants to live in a beautiful and safe country, Costa Rica, and is looking to play an instrumental role in the development of a green, progressive, international baccalaureate institution – Futuro Verde, our jungle school, may be the perfect place for you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: jobs@futuro-verde.org
We accept applications on a rolling basis to expand our substitute list and fill any unexpected vacancies.
Employment Benefits:
Futuro Verde emphasizes the quality of its human resources as an essential part of its excellence strategy. We aspire to treat our teaching staff as professionals with the best-in-region salary and benefits package, currently as follows:
- Payscale $1750 to $2500 /month
- Benefits package list that includes:
- Private Medical care
- Private Dental Care
- Surf Lessons
- Free lunch
- Annual PD in IB & Professional development opportunities
- Cycle budget managed by teachers
- RT airfare for foreign hires
- 13th month salary (Xmas bonus)
- 90% free tuition for children
- Middle class salary
- Shared membership in fitness gym
- Vacations (3 week in Xmas, 2 weeks in Spring break, 7 weeks in summer)
- Northern hemisphere calendar (late August to June)
Administrative opportunities for the next school year:
School Counselor (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Hiring SCHOOL COUNSELOR/School PSYCHOLOGIST for a boutique beach-jungle school in southern Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica for an August start.
Seeking COUNSELOR with unique set of skills and attributes: adventurer, intellectual, bilingual (Spanish-English), nature lover, passionate about teaching life skills, about helping students finding purpose and meaning, and knowledgeable of strategies that promote social emotional development. The job in our small 250 k-12th IB green school includes: a) SPED and supporting teachers in differentiated instructional practices, b) leading our CREW(advisory) program development
and c) supporting our seniors in college/post graduation transition.
- IB training or willingness to be trained prior to starting is a must.
- MA in Psychology or Counseling, 2 or more years of experience.
TEACHING POSITIONS
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher position in jungle-beach school in Costa Rica for November start!
For a boutique beach-jungle school in southern Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Seeking teacher with unique set of skills and attributes:
Adventurer, intellectual, bilingual (spanish-english), nature lover, passionate about teaching math, communication skills, active and community service learning experiences. IB MYP or DP experience/training a plus.
Join our adventure and be part of our efforts to develop a unique school in the beautiful ocean and jungle of Costa Rica.
BA in Math Education, 2 or more years of experience.
Our faculty are provided with:
Free lunch
Free private and public medical care
Professional development opportunities
90% free tuition for children
Middle class salary
Send CV and a letter of interest to:
jobs@futuro-verde.org
Preschool School Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Teaching a class of up to 22 preschool students
- Daily lesson planning in coordination with approved curriculum
- 40 hours/week minimum at school site
- Regular interaction with parents to ensure that all student needs are met
Qualifications
- BA or advanced degree in education (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching preschool at established educational institution
- Ministry certification or equivalent credentials
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience in bilingual education, differentiation, and backwards design planning
- Interest in and/or experience practicing constructivist pedagogy
- Love of children and the outdoors
Please send an email with your CV and letter of interest to jobs@futuro-verde.org
Primary School Teacher (English)
Responsibilities
- Teaching a class of up to 22 first to sixth grade students
- Daily lesson planning in coordination with approved curriculum
- 40 hours/week minimum at school site
- Regular interaction with parents to ensure that all student needs are met
Qualifications
- BA or advanced degree in education (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching primary grades at established educational institution
- Ministry certification or equivalent credentials
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience in bilingual education, differentiation, and backwards design planning
- Interest in and/or experience practicing constructivist pedagogy
- Love of children and the outdoors
Please send an email with your CV and letter of interest to jobs@futuro-verde.org
Primary School Teacher (Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Teaching a class of up to 22 first to sixth grade students
- Daily lesson planning in coordination with approved curriculum
- 40 hours/week minimum at school site
- Regular interaction with parents to ensure that all student needs are met
Qualifications
- BA or advanced degree in education (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching primary grades at established educational institution
- Ministry certification or equivalent credentials
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience in bilingual education, differentiation, and backwards design planning
- Interest in and/or experience practicing constructivist pedagogy
- Love of children and the outdoors
Please send an email with your CV and letter of interest to jobs@futuro-verde.org
Secondary School Subject Teacher
(various including Spanish, English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Responsibilities
- Teaching a class of up to 22 seventh to eleventh grade students
- Daily lesson planning in coordination with approved curriculum
- 40 hours/week minimum at school site
- Regular interaction with parents to ensure that all student needs are met
Qualifications
- BA or advanced degree in education (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching secondary grades at established educational institution
- Ministry certification or equivalent credentials
- Fluency in English and/or Spanish
- Experience in bilingual education, differentiation, and backwards design planning
- Interest in and/or experience practicing constructivist pedagogy
- Love of children and the outdoors
Please send an email with your CV and letter of interest to jobs@futuro-verde.org
Special Subject Teacher
(Various including Art, Music, Physical Education)
Responsibilities
- Teaching a class of up to 22 students
- Daily lesson planning in coordination with approved curriculum
- 40 hours/week minimum at school site
- Regular interaction with parents to ensure that all student needs are met
Qualifications
- BA or advanced degree in education or in special subject (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching at established educational institution
- Certification or equivalent credentials
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience in bilingual education, differentiation, and backwards design planning
- Interest in and/or experience practicing constructivist pedagogy
- Love of children and the outdoors
Please send an email with your CV and letter of interest to jobs@futuro-verde.org
