English Teacher (Housing Allowance Offered!)

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Safe Passage, a 501(C)3 non-profit development-focused organization, is seeking exceptional English Teachers and Tutors to join our English Department team. Known in Guatemala as Camino Seguro, Safe Passage’s mission is to empower the poorest at-risk children and families who live in the Guatemala City garbage dump community by creating opportunity and fostering dignity through the power of education. Safe Passage is a secular, non-political organization.

Safe Passage is seeking dynamic English Teachers who will:

• Teach five to six 30-minute English classes per day;
• Equip students with the English language skills necessary to attend university and secure jobs in fields requiring English;
• Be responsible for teaching English content while nurturing a safe and empowering classroom environment;
• Support adult learning through tutoring teachers, staff and parents one-on-one or in small groups as needed;
• Create fun and engaging lessons to motivate and encourage students;
• Implement student assessments periodically to monitor progress and complete program evaluations.

• Passion for Safe Passage’s mission, commitment to service and ability to engage children, families and staff;
• Experience working with at-risk, low-income student populations and/or experience teaching ESL;
• English fluency and at least a beginner level of Spanish (Spanish proficiency preferred);
• Cultural sensitivity, ability to connect across cultural and linguistic divides;
• Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence;
• Strong organizational skills and self-direction;
• Experience living or working in Guatemala or other developing nation (preferred).

• Opportunity to work with and learn about an incredible population while gaining professional experience
• Monthly housing allowance commeasurate with education and experience
• Free lunch and transportation to the project
• 5 paid vacation days per 6-month period
• One month paid vacation during school break (Dec-Jan), if returning for the following school year

For more information about the organization, please see www.safepassage.org/volunteers.