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Elementary Teacher - Grade 2
- Elementary
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 1 year of teaching experience
- Teaching Credential/LicenseOther Certification
- Visa processing support.
- Housing stipend.
- Support finding an apartment.
- Travel stipend once a year.
- Monthly food coupons.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting international education journey? At ASD, we offer a unique opportunity for teachers who want to start their global journey! ASD is located in the authentic city of Durango, where the cost of living is affordable the community is welcoming, and our school provides a supportive environment to grow both personally and professionally. While our salary may be modest, the quality of life and enriching experiences you’ll gain in Durango make this an enriching adventure. Join us at ASD and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering educational excellence in a beautiful, budget-friendly setting.
Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Responsible for instruction daily. Familiar with Reading and Math programs based on the Common Core State Standards in conjunction with a myriad of strategies and instructional techniques to deliver the content in the subjects and classes assigned by the school’s administration, aligning with the school’s mission and vision.
Advocate for students, provide personalized learning experiences, and student support inside and outside the classroom, and actively participate in ASD extracurricular activities.
Teaching and Learning:
- Teach all G2 subjects following the school’s schedule, standards, and curriculum map.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to cater to the individual needs of students.
- Invest time and energy in SEL practices and routines to create a strong connection with students.
- Utilize various instructional strategies, such as group discussions, lectures, small group instruction, and inquiry-based learning.
- Evaluate students' academic and social progress using multiple measures of data, including school-mandated assessments.
- Collect and analyze data from various sources, including MAP, to make informed instructional decisions and interventions.
- Collaborate with other staff members to identify and address student needs related to health, attitude, and learning challenges.
- Meet regularly with parents to present results via email as well as through scheduled parent meetings.
- Stay updated on the latest educational practices through professional development materials, in-service opportunities, and independent growth initiatives.
- Attend duties as assigned by the divisional principal.
The American School of Durango (ASD) is a private, non-profit, K-12 school located in Durango, Mexico. Established in 1954, since its inception, ASD has been accredited by the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) and obtained additional accreditation from AdvanceED, a division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (from 1997 to present) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) (from 1998 to present), therefore upon graduation, our students receive a double diploma. ASD has 500+ students, of which approximately 60% are enrolled in early childhood and elementary, and 40% are enrolled in middle and high school college preparatory programs. Over 95% of our students are Latinos. Facilities include a science lab, a computer laboratory, and a library/media center in every area. The average class size is 20. The teaching faculty at ASD includes teachers from the United States, Australia, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Taiwan, the UK, and Mexico.
ASD is focused on providing a rigorous learning environment that encourages high expectations of all, to prepare our students to study successfully around the world. ASD strives to provide ethical, life-long learning leaders with the tools they need to overcome challenges in an ever-changing, globalized world. ASD attracts students from families representing a large variety of Mexican professionals who seek bilingual English-Spanish education for their children. Many of our current families have been part of ASD since its beginning. As a result, the school has a proud sense of tradition, commitment, and ownership.
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