Brazil: Teacher with Spanish or Portuguese Proficiency
Teachers with Spanish or Portuguese Proficiency in Brazil will plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional after-school program in a learning environment that guides and encourages the children to develop and fulfill their academic potential. These programs assist children in at-risk situations on the completion of their elementary and high school education. This is accomplished through helping them with their school homework, tutoring, sports, games, crafts, and cultural activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides children with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Be able to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Organize and label materials, and display students' work.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Use daily contact and experiences to share about God’s love.
Qualifications
- College degree
- Member of local church
- Involved in evangelism, Bible studies and discipleship
- Experience in teaching, discipleship, evangelism, or outreach
- Proficient in Portuguese and/or Spanish
- Self-motivated
- High verbal and written communication skill
- Attention to detail
- Skilled in problem solving, decision making, organizing and planning, learning orientations, and critical thinking
- At least 18 years old
- A growing Christian
- Active in ministry in a local church
- Recommended by pastor and church
- Teachable
- Adaptable
- Able to accept difficult circumstances
- Good sense of humor
- Not easily discouraged
- Spiritually mature
- Able to accept various leadership styles