Secondary Social Studies Teacher

About the role

Nicaragua Christian Academy is looking for a teacher able to teach a range of Social Studies classes, most likely in grades 9-12. Some courses are offered every two years to several grades so that teachers can share preparation work. The school's mission is academic excellence with a Christian foundation.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies courses such as World History, World Geography, U.S. History, Latin America, Comparative Government, Economics and AP Economics.
• Follow the school's curriculum, which includes well-developed lesson plans and textbooks (Pearson, BJU Press, Holt, A Beka Books).
• Teach in a schedule that includes homeroom, several periods of instruction, lunch and planning time.

Required profile

• 4-year degree in History, Geography, Education or a related field.
• Teacher certification and 2 years of experience preferred.
• Evangelical Christian testimony with active local church experience.
• Sense of calling to teach in a developing country setting and willingness to commit for three or more years.
• Full fluency in English; conversational Spanish preferred but not required.