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