Volunteer Classroom Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION: BECA invites international volunteers to join our volunteer teaching team each year, supporting both elementary and middle school students at 2 local schools, San Jeronimo Bilingual School and Santa Monica Bilingual School. At a high level, each volunteer teacher is responsible for: leading an English curriculum for students in grades PreK-9 in ELA, Science, Math, Art, PE and Computers (all classes are capped at 25 students, and most teachers take on one full curriculum for a grade level) supporting fellow teachers in the classroom, getting to know your students and their families, and immersing oneself in Honduran culture. Don’t worry – we’ll be there to support you with every step along the way!

Prior to arrival, international volunteers will have 2-3 virtual onboarding calls to prepare for their time in-country.  When our international team arrives in-country they are placed in a homestay with a local family upon arriving in Honduras before moving into BECA housing. The initial weeks in-country are spent embarking on a summer-long training program that teaches you: the BECA curriculum, classroom management, and so much more. Once the school year begins, BECA teachers receive ongoing professional development and training throughout the academic year.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

• Facilitate relationships with students’ parents and other community members
• Plan lessons and teach in English (all subjects with the exception of Social Studies and Spanish)
• Foster a safe and productive classroom environment for students
• Periodically serve as a Lunch/Recess monitor
• Collaborate with the teaching team (Honduran and International) on school projects, events, planning, and curriculum development
• Contribute to the collaborative and respectful group living experience
• Serve as an ambassador for BECA by helping to spread the word about our work to your families and friends
• Participate in professional development events, such as local education-based conferences, and BECA-lead efforts

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree by June 2024 (all majors welcome to apply!)
• Candidate with an Associate’s degree may be considered, and are encouraged to apply
• A commitment to BECA’s mission and a dedication to social justice
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to operate in a low-resource environment under challenging living conditions