DirecciónPaid 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:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team for 4 months. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced teachers to support the development and education of our students, primarily in Kindergarten and lower Primary.
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).
Our teachers bring diverse perspectives and love engaging with the children. The candidate(s) must embrace positive discipline, be open-minded and willing to adapt and incorporate various learning tools, pay attention to the student’s learning needs & interests, guide discussions, inspire collaboration and reflection, and model a love of learning. The candidate(s) should display some familiarity with conflict management and socioemotional management of early education students.
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
