upper primary teacher - august 2025 - guanacaste, costa rica.

This is a U.S. accredited international private school in Costa Rica with a focus on college preparation with Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrolment programs, serving a diverse international community. Working for this school provides you with a unique combination of academic rigor and natural wonders that make teaching engaging and relevant to 21st-century education. This school has been experiencing steady growth since the founding in 2000. Committed to average class sizes of 18 students within a Pre-K to Grade 12 program, they are a Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) accredited college preparatory school, using a combination of the Virginia State Standards of Learning, local Costa Rica MEP curriculum, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Location Overview:

Situated on the Pacific coast of the culturally rich Guanacaste Province of northwestern Costa Rica, the location of this school is a stunning landscape known for its endless pristine white sand beaches and biodiverse parkland. Adventure can be found hiking through lush rainforests in serene national parks, or through many watersports including scuba diving, surfing and kayaking. The area is the number one vacation destination in the country, unique in Costa Rica for it's dryer, tropical climate, and is home to many destination hotels and all-inclusive resorts; the International Airport in Liberia is approximately 1 hour away. This is considered a safe place to live as an expat with a great quality of life to be found.

Job Overview:

This post is teaching elementary at upper primary level as a generalist classroom teacher.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree or Masters' Degree PLUS A US, Canadian or other accredited international university teaching certification or teaching licence in Elementary / Primary.
• Experience of the US curriculum would be advantageous, but other curriculum experience is welcomed.
• Able to provide references and documentation such as police background checks.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $26600-35500 USD per annum; pay rise of 3-4% per year.
• Bonuses/Incentives: 'Aguinaldo' Christmas bonus
• Accommodation: Provided on campus
• Flights: Start and end of contract
• Medical Insurance: International health cover, plus access to local clinics / GP appointments through bonus program.
• Settling-in allowance: $350 USD
• Professional development opportunities

About us:

'Teach the world, live the dream!'

Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it's not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere's size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person. The benefits of working with Randstad and Teachanywhere include:

• Exclusive roles
• CV support
• Interview preparation
• Contract review
• A dedicated consultant guiding you through the whole process including relocation and associated administration
• Tailored career advice
• Refer A Friend reward scheme for recommending someone else to us; what would you spend £300 'Love to Shop' vouchers on?

What next:

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!