Elementary school teachers from Costa Rica who are proficient in the English language now have an option to work in the United States through a special international exchange program managed by VIF International Education. Interested teachers can apply to teach Spanish language arts at a Passport Global School mentored by VIF International.

 

The recruitment process involves selecting teachers from Costa Rica who have at least a Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited university. Additional requirements include two years of experience teaching full time, a driver’s license, and advanced proficiency in the English language. Interested teachers can apply at www.vifprogram.com/applycostarica.

 

At this time, there are 22 “Global-Ready” teachers from Costa Rica working with VIF International Education. During the current recruitment period, selected educators will be assigned to an elementary school located in North Carolina.

 

About VIF International Education

VIF International Education builds global education programs that prepare students for success in an interconnected world. For more than 25 years, educators have leveraged VIF’s professional development and curriculum, language acquisition and cultural exchange programs to generate engaging learning environments where students can excel in core curriculum as well as develop valuable 21st century skills.

 

A proud B Corp, VIF strives to support teachers, school leaders and districts in the endeavor of developing globally competent citizens through turnkey international education programs and resources. Students with cultural awareness, creative thinking and problem-solving skills will be lifelong learners equipped to thrive in an increasingly global marketplace. To this end, the VIF team remains focused on core values which guide both overarching strategy and day-to-day activities.

 

About the Passport Global School:

In an exemplary Passport school, all teachers:

• Create global environments in their classrooms and contribute to the school’s global environment.
• Complete one Global Gateway professional development module per quarter.
• Integrate VIF-created global lessons, units and/or resources every quarter.
• Actively participate in VIF’s learning center to enhance their personal development as global educators and to support the professional development of their colleagues.
• Use Global Student Indicators in formative and summative assessment practices.
• Incorporate Global-Ready Teacher Competencies and Indicators in their professional growth plans and demonstrate global-ready attitudes, skills and knowledge.

Source: Radio Columbia 98.37 FM