Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Carachipampa exists to "teach for eternity". Elementary teachers (Grades 1-5) teach all core subjects. Classrooms consist of 20 or fewer students from local Bolivian, missionary, and expat families.
Responsibilities
- Design yearlong, unit, and lesson plans to guide effective classroom instruction.
- Develop creative and engaging lessons aligned with CCS curriculum guides and maps.
- Promote student achievement and mastery of subject material through effective instructional strategies aligned with curriculum objectives and the school’s philosophy.
- Regularly assess student learning, document progress, and prepare report cards.
- Maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and throughout school grounds to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration to support curriculum goals.
- Participate in school events, staff meetings, professional development, and extracurricular activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field preferred.
- Valid teaching certification/licensure (or ability to obtain).
- Prior experience teaching elementary students preferred.
- Strong knowledge of instructional strategies, assessment, and classroom management.
- Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate a Christian worldview into instruction.
- Agreement with and commitment to the school’s mission, values, and statement of faith.
Benefits
- Housing provided for teachers
- Assistance with language acquisition
- $500 stipend to support transition and living needs
- Small class sizes and modern classroom resources
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, faith-centered work environment
- Supportive, close-knit school community
POSITION START DATE: January 2027
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 0 YEARS
CERTIFICATION: Preferred
LENGTH OF SERVICE: Over 6 months
Carachipampa Christian School
LOCATION: Cochabamba - Quillacollo, Bolivia
SCHOOL SIZE: 235
TYPE OF STUDENT: MISSIONARY KID, NATIONAL
MONTHLY SUPPORT ESTIMATE FOR ONE PERSON: $1200/MONTH
