About this role

Come make a difference in beautiful Guatemala!!! Great benefit package and living allowance. Teach in our elementary at IAS!!!

Urgent Need for January 2027! Come teach 1st grade at IAS!

Inter-American School is an English-language immersion school, offering U.S. curriculum and instruction to students in PreK through 12th Grade. IAS was established in 1961, and by God’s grace has continued to grow and serve the educational needs of students from both international and local families in the beautiful highland valley of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We not only strive to inspire students in academic achievement from their early years of education through high school graduation, but we also seek to provide an authentic Christian environment that encourages students to demonstrate Christ-like behavior and be active disciples in their community. It is our daily goal to equip students with the proper knowledge and life skills that will develop their talents and empower them to transform the world in Christ’s name.

The school day runs from 7:30am to 3:30pm for all staff.
Small class sizes (~15 students).
The school year runs mid-August to the end of May. There are breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas (3 weeks), Easter (1 week), and other holidays.
Paid summer breaks for returning staff.
Monthly living stipend that covers all living expenses.
Free daily transportation for teachers.
Full health insurance and life insurance.
All visa processing and fees covered by the school.
Spanish lessons and professional development budget.
Travel benefit to travel home over the summer.
The world's best climate, known as the "Land of Eternal Spring"

Key Requirements

We are looking for applicants who are willing to help us fulfill our mission to promote academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. Teachers must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Elementary teachers have multiple preparation times during the day and small class sizes! Current elementary needs: 1st grade. Candidates for other subject areas will be considered.
Additional requirements:
Teachers must have a bachelor's degree; an education degree is preferred, but not required.
Teachers must have English as a first language or near native fluency.
Teachers should have a desire to serve wherever is needed at the school.
Candidates should be problem solvers, have a growth mindset, and open to living in a different culture.
Candidates from North America or other English speaking countries strongly preferred. We are unable to get visas for candidates from certain countries.

Job ID: 86901797