La Esperanza School seeks an experienced, native English speaking teacher for grades seven and eight. The students range in age from 13 to 14 years old. There are seven students in grade 7 and only two students in grade 8. The position is from 7.30 AM to 3.30 PM. The position starts on January 3rd 2005 and extends until June 18th 2005. We ask that you arrive prior to the start date. We seek a teacher with experience teaching middle school algebra and science along with the elements of English language arts. We need a self-starter who can maintain discipline and carry out the tasks of teaching successfully. The school has an English department director who will support you in any way possible. Currently, we have an internationally diverse, native English speaking staff of four from Australia and the United States. You will find the eagerness expressed by our students to learn English a most refreshing change.

La Esperanza School is a private K-8 bilingual school located in La Esperanza, Honduras. There are approximately 80 students. Classes sizes are small and vary from 6 to 11 students. The school has a small computer lab and a library with English books. After several years in the same location, our new building will be ready by December, 2004. We welcome you to come grow with us.

You will find the eagerness to learn English expressed by our students a most refreshing change. You will not find the pressures of the U.S. and Canada in this relaxed environment. As a teacher at our school, you will receive professional support as well as orientation to the small town of La Esperanza. The English division of the school has an internationally experienced coordinator who will help you with curriculum as well as any other issues pertaining to students, parents or otherwise.

We offer a small (yet new and private) studio apartment with cable television. Though this is a volunteer position, you will receive a monthly stipend of 5,000 limpiras (current conversion rates are available at www.xe.com). Unfortunately, airfare is not provided.

Satellite internet access is available (approximately one dollar per hour). Mobile phones can be purchased for approximately 65 dollars which will allow you to make and receive international calls.

The city of La Esperanza is situated at 1700m about sea level, lending itself to one of the coolest climates in Honduras. Most of its population are Lenca Indians. La Esperanza keeps its old features (stones street, old style houses and customs) but at the same time it has all modern communication services internet, telephone, tv, radio station. The town has restaurants, churches, gas stations and banks. Organizations such as the Peace Corps, Friends of America and Save the Children have volunteers in and around the city. A paved road connects the town with all major cities in Honduras. The town is two hours and a half from the capital of Tegucigalpa.

If you are interested, we welcome you to respond with your CV to the following address:

usa_teacher2004@yahoo.com