Jarabacoa Christian School (JCS) is a private, nonprofit, Christian bilingual (English and Spanish) school located in Jarabacoa, a small mountain town in the Dominican Republic.
They are now looking for more English teachers to join their team.
About the position
Location: Jarabacoa — Dominican Republic
Duration: The school year at JCS runs from August to the following June.
Classes: The typical class size at JCS is 22 students, although some are significantly smaller.
Students: Most of their students speak Spanish as their first language, but everyone develops fluency in their second language throughout their education at JCS, whether they are more fluent in Spanish or English.
Facilities: Every classroom at JCS has a whiteboard, TV screen, bookshelves, chairs and tables for students, and a desk and chair for the teacher. Every room also has either fans or air conditioning to keep everyone cool throughout the day.
Materials: They provide textbooks for teachers to use to plan their lessons and in the younger grades, every student gets a workbook that they can write in for math and English. Every teacher is able to request materials that they need for their class at any point during the year.
Technology: They pride themselves on being one of the most technologically advanced schools in Jarabacoa so it is imperative that every teacher has a computer. They give everyone access to a Google Account to save storage on their computer, and they use Gradelink to keep every connected.
Benefits
Rent-free, shared apartment or rent-free stay with host family in town. Alternative housing options can be rented if you wish to live alone.
More information about the compensation and other benefits will be provided during the application process.
Requirements
Requirements vary depending on the position you are applying for, but every teacher is required to have:
A teaching certificate — either at degree-level or a TEFL certification.
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
A clean criminal record
A positive attitude towards personal development.
Christian values
They prefer candidates with teaching experience, however, they are open to any candidate with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and the willingness to gain, apply, and share knowledge. All teachers must share their moral values.
*Priority will be given to applicants with teaching experience.
How to apply
JCS aims to hire teachers for the complete academic year, from August to June as it is disruptive to students if their teachers change throughout the year. Depending on the circumstances, they sometimes accept teachers for one semester rather than a full year, however, in general, they ask that if you cannot commit to fulfilling your contract then please do not apply.
If you can meet their requirements and wish to apply, please send them your application via their online submission form (can be found under the “APPLY” tab).
For more information about teaching at Jarabacoa Christian School, please visit their website.
JCS is an equal opportunity employer.
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