Teaching Assistant

Contract Length: 5 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

- Early Childhood, Elementary
- Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 1 year of teaching experience
- Major: Education, Psychology, or related field

Additional School Requirements:
**Qualifications**:

- Availability to start immediately
- Experience working with young children, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
- A passion for education and a commitment to the well-being of children

Job Benefits:

- Accommodation provided
- Living stipend
- Opportunity to work in a unique and stimulating environment
- Professional development opportunities

We look forward to welcoming you to our jungle school community

**Job Description**:
**Paid Internship - Teaching Assistant, Jungle School in Panama**

Join our vibrant jungle school nestled in the heart of Panama We are a unique educational community committed to providing an enriching and immersive learning environment for young children. Our school is situated amidst lush greenery, offering a truly exceptional setting for both students and staff.

Manglares Discovery School is a private microschool in its sixth year, set at a secluded, natural jungle campus. Our students range from age 3 to age 12, and the school serves the nearby beach community of Playa Venao. Our school is focused on developing the whole child; academic as well as social and emotional well-being.

We are looking for adventurous, fun, and creative teachers to join us

**Location**:Playa Venao, Panama, Central America

**Duration**:4 months, **immediate start** (with the possibility of extension)

**Position Overview**:
Our early education is inspired by the Reggio Emilia methodology, and the area offers much potential in terms of inquiry extensions. For example, the campus is home to a waterfall; we get almost daily visits from three species of monkeys and other birds and animals. The local community has various interesting cultural traditions. Our student-teacher ratio is approximately 6-10 children to 1 teacher (often less).

If you believe in developing the whole child, love working with children, believe that life is an adventure, love nature, believe in the hidden potential of children, and want to try working at a growing school in a tropical location, this position might be a great fit for you

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons
- Provide individualized support to students as needed
- Help maintain a safe and positive learning environment
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the well-being and progress of each student
- Participate in school events and activities