English Teacher Internship

We are a non-profit and international development organisation dedicated to serving the poorest areas of Peru by building sustainable programs in education; health; housing; job training; micro-entrepreneurship and food security.

Driven by principles of economic and social inclusion; the organization sees to the needs of marginalised communities and carries out social development projects benefiting 110; 000 people each year. We have not only been successful in responding to the basic needs of thousands of families; but also in empowering beneficiaries as participants in program efforts.

The English Teacher will report directly to the School Director. The teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and organization programs and goals.

This person is responsible for:  

• Instructing ESL classes to groups of up to 30 elementary school students (Ages 3-10) using a variety of activities and engaging teaching strategies/learning      activities and student assessment methods
• Planning and developing detailed lesson plans and materials that support the learning objectives and planned activities
• Engaging children activities in a creative and cheerful manner ( singing; music;  games)
• Managing the classrooms effectively including maintaining good student discipline and supporting the discipline standards and rules of the school
• Teaching social skills (manners; sharing; resolving disagreements; values)
• Demonstrating flexibility and patience when students conditions change
• Fostering learning skills and school readiness (listening; sounds; shapes; rhyming;  etc.)
• Communicating with parents and participating in PTA meetings
• Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment
• Administrative responsibilities: completing forms and documentation as required
• Maintaining cleanliness of games; toys; and child care space
• Attending staff meetings and trainings; as needed

To apply; send cover letter in Spanish and CV to apply@coprodeliusa.org.

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