Elementary Teacher, Kindergarten
Highlands International School
School Background
Highlands International School (HIS) was founded on February 2, 2003. Since May 19, 2003, HIS has been a member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS), along with many schools around the world. HIS is an international Christian school that provides an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions. Highlands International School is a community of students, parents, and Christian educators, working together as a NICS network school, to instill in each student a passion for truth, a commitment to excellence, and an appreciation for diversity. HIS Core Values are: Servant Leadership, Christ-like Compassion, Biblical Stewardship.
Job Summary
The Highlands teacher must be able to follow the Highlands curriculum guide (scope & sequence, standards, benchmarks, and resources) and couple it with their own personal curriculum plan (yearlong, unit, and lesson plans) and deliver from a Christian worldview their best, most rigorous and enthusiastic teaching to a diverse audience. Administratively Highlands is proud of the dedication and commitment of Highlands teachers to the eternal lives of Highlands students and facilitating their success in school and in their postsecondary endeavors!
General Responsibilities
Teach Kindergarten
Qualifications
Current state or provincially issued teacher certification
Minimum of an undergraduate degree
Specific Skills
Ability to clearly communicate and represent Highlands well to the community, families, and students
Ability to meet deadlines (for PowerSchool in attendance, grading; and personal curriculum planning)
Ability to manage the classroom and bring enthusiasm for learning to the students
A Christian with a consistent testimony among his/her family and peers
Highlights/Benefits
HIS provides a great community and a good working and support environment
HIS provides a salary that covers all of a teacher's expenses in Bolivia
Housing is provided for teachers at no charge to the teacher
Transportation to and from the school every day is provided at no charge to the teacher