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Inclusion,Coaching & Curriculum Specialists Needed
Costa Rica (Tablazo de Sardinal)

Required Degrees: Bachelor’s degree
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , ESL to Children , Inclusion, Special Needs, Coaching, Teacher Mentor
Details: Inclusion Support | Instructional Coach | Curriculum Design | Lakeside International School | Costa Rica
Do you believe that every learner belongs, that every teacher can grow, and that curriculum should be alive - purposeful, integrated, and built around real children? Do you want to be part of building something, not just running something that already exists? If so, we want to talk to you.
Lakeside International School is a growing international school of 400+ students in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica - 15 minutes from the Liberia International Airport and 10 minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in Central America. We are a student-centered, whole-child learning community with a clear philosophy and the energy to match it. We are also honest: we are a school in development. Our specialist departments are emerging, not established. The people who join us in these roles will not be stepping into a finished system - they will be helping to create one.
If that excites you, read on.
We are hiring for July 2026.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We have three open positions. They are distinct roles, but the person we are looking for in each one shares the same core qualities: deeply student-centered, collaborative by nature, culturally sensitive, and genuinely energized by the idea of inventing new ways of doing and thinking alongside a committed team.
INCLUSION SUPPORT
This role is for someone who understands that inclusion is not a program, it is a philosophy. You will work alongside classroom teachers to identify, support, and advocate for learners with diverse needs, helping to shape a school culture where every child is genuinely seen. You will be helping to establish what inclusion looks like at Lakeside, which means you need to be as comfortable with uncertainty and creativity as you are with best practice. You bring practical experience with differentiation, learning differences, and ELL support. You are a bridge-builder — between students and teachers, between families and the school, between what a child needs and what the classroom can offer.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT COACH
This role is for someone who is as passionate about teacher growth as they are about student learning. You understand that the most powerful lever in any school is an empowered, reflective teacher, and you know how to help educators get there without making them feel judged or managed. At Lakeside, you will be helping to define what instructional coaching looks like in our context, working within a culturally diverse staff community and a school that is actively developing its own professional learning culture. You give feedback that lands. You build trust quickly. You hold high expectations warmly. Experience with coaching cycles, instructional frameworks, or professional learning communities is a strong advantage. Bilingualism English/Spanish strong advantage.
CURRICULUM DESIGN SUPPORT
This role is for someone who thinks carefully about what we teach, why we teach it, and how it connects, and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and build. You will support the development of integrated, thematic, and conceptually rich curriculum that reflects our school’s values and meets the needs of our diverse learners. This is not a role for someone who arrives with a finished framework and implements it. It is a role for someone who can co-create, adapt, and iterate alongside teachers and leadership. You understand backwards design, language-sensitive curriculum, and the importance of coherence across year levels. Experience in multilingual or international school contexts is highly valued.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN ALL THREE ROLES
A genuine growth mindset — you model the learning you ask of others
Flexibility and a comfort with ambiguity — things are being built, and you will be part of building them
Cultural sensitivity and an ability to work and communicate across diverse communities
Experience working with English Language Learners and a strong differentiation toolkit
High English proficiency — bilingual English/Spanish is a significant advantage
A Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus
International school experience is an advantage, but not a requirement — alignment with our philosophy matters more
WHY GUANACASTE
Meaningful specialist work in a school that will value what you bring — in one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. Warm weather, wildlife, surf, and a pace of life that reminds you why balance matters. Salary is competitive within Costa Rica.
TO APPLY
Send your application in with the following:
Subject line: Application — [Position Title] — July 2026
A personal statement (tell us who you are as an educator, and why this role, at this school, at this moment)
Full CV
A recent photograph
Contact details for two professional referees,

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Elimar High School Nosara

Teach at a Small School by the Beach
Costa Rica (Nosara)

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Passionate Teachers & Leaders Needed
Costa Rica (Tablazo de Sardinal)

Required Degrees: Bachelor’s degree
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , Elementary , ESL to Children , Kindergarten , Spanish , Science , Math/Physics ,
Details: Lakeside International School is located in the beautiful Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. We are 15 minutes from the Liberia International Airport, and 10 minutes from several beautiful beaches.
We are passionate about student-centered learning and are committed to creating an innovative, positive, whole-child learning environment where all learners are challenged to become the best version of themselves. We are responsible for our own learning and we strive to help each learner develop this same sense of responsibility and independence both academically and personally. We love to explore and discover, and we work to foster this love of learning in each of our students.
Lakeside International School has Vacancies for suitably qualified and experienced:
EARLY YEARS TEACHER
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERALIST
INTERVENTION & SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
This position will suit a flexible, enthusiastic, and well-qualified candidate who is student centered and focuses on learning.
We are looking for a passionate educators to engage our learners in creative, purposeful and holistic learning experiences, teachers who can cater to diverse student learning styles and needs through the application of a wide range of teaching techniques, particularly in language acquisition and literacy, mathematics, and in integrated, thematic-based learning experiences.
To successfully fulfill the role, the candidate will fulfill the following requirements:
- Is a creative and collaborative educator
- Is consistent in establishing and nurturing relationships with students, parents, peers and the community
- Has prior teaching experience with ELL’s with a toolkit of differentiation techniques to meet the needs of individual learners
- Has a growth mindset
- Has a high level of English Proficiency (Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus)
- Prior international teaching experience a plus
- Must hold a Bachelor Degree (preferably in education or education related field)
Salary compensation is competitive within Costa Rica. We are looking for dedicated teachers who are looking for a challenge and love what they do.
Starting date: January 2025
Applications should include: a personal statement, full CV, recent photograph and contact information of two referees, including one from your current employer.

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English/Math/Science Teachers
Costa Rica (Monteverde)

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Corcovado School

Certified Elementary School Teachers
Costa Rica (Puerto Jimenez)

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Bilingual Elementary School Teachers
Costa Rica (Monteverde)

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Leadership, Early Years, Primary, Secondary Avail.
Costa Rica (Tablazo de Sardinal)

Required Degrees: University Degree or Teaching Certificate
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , ESL to Children ,
Details: Starting date: January 2020
Position will suit a flexible, enthusiastic, and well-qualified candidate who is student centered and focuses on learning.
**Early Years Positions in the following areas:
- Early Years (Prek – 2nd Grade) Classroom Teacher: knowledge of Reggio Emilia, Loose Parts, Language Learning (specifically in a dual/multi language environment), and Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) also a plus.
**Primary Years Positions in the following areas:
- Primary Years (3rd – 5th Grade) Classroom Teacher: knowledge of a balanced literacy approach to teaching Language (specifically in a dual/multi language environment), IPC or IB PYP is a plus. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) also a plus.
**Secondary Positions in the following areas:
- Middle Years Generalist: experience working with 11-14 year olds, knowledge of SEL development in adolescence, knowledge of or experience with IMYC or IB MYP a plus, Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) also a plus.

-Secondary ICT Teacher: knowledge of or experience with IMYC or IB MYP a plus, Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) also a plus.

-Social Worker / Guidance Counselor: knowledge and experience working with teens, knowledge of SEL development in teens (experience working with DESSA a plus), willingness to work within the classroom directly with teens, willingness to work with and coach teachers and parents. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) also a plus (At least a beginning level of Spanish is required)
**Leadership Positions in the following areas:
- Instructional Coach / Mentor Leader: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, experience in research-based instructional practices that are in line with whole-child development, experience as a team leader, coach or mentor.
Salary compensation is competitive within Costa Rica. We are looking for dedicated teachers who are looking for a challenge and love what they do. The Costa Rican school calendar runs from February through December. We are looking for candidates to begin our 2020 school year in January.
Lakeside International School is located in the beautiful Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. We are 15 minutes from the Liberia International Airport, and 10 minutes from several beautiful beaches.
Applications should include: a personal statement, full CV, recent photograph and contact information of two referees, including one from your current employer.

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Corcovado School

Pre-Kinder/Kinder Teacher (Native English Speaker)
Costa Rica (Puerto Jimenez)

Corcovado School
Required Degrees: Bachelors in Education field
Fields of Expertise: Elementary , ESL to Children , Kindergarten , Spanish ,
Details: Corcovado School is a pre-school through 6th grade privately funded bilingual school in Puerto Jimenez on the stunning Osa Peninsula, South-west Costa Rica.
The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of expansion and growth and is seeking to increase its student numbers and capacity whilst maintaining its high standards in the coming school year.
Consequently, we are looking for an energetic and committed Pre-Kinder – Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 Native-English speaker teacher who is skilled, self-motivated and passionate about helping our children learn and grow.
You shall be in charge of a class of both Costa Rican and foreign students focusing on subjects such as English, Art and Math in English during the morning sessions.
Hours – 8 – 11.15am 5 days a week (subject to change)
Contract Type – 1 year minimum with option to renew
Salary – Competitive and negotiable
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications / Experience
• Bachelors Degree in an Education-related field or Accredited Preschool
Qualification/Certificate
• Native English Speaker
• 3 years minimum working with children in an educational setting
• Experience in monthly and weekly planning
• Basic Spanish language written and spoken
Personal Qualities
• Independence
• Peaceful conflict resolution and discipline skills
• Good social skills especially with parents
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Professionalism
• Ability to jump right in and hit the ground running
• Cultural Sensitivity
Desirable Skills/Experience (preferred, but not required)
• High level of Spanish
• Accredited Teaching English as a foreign language qualification (eg
TEFL/ESL/TESOL,CELTA)
• Experience living/working in Costa Rica/Latin America/Developing Country
What we offer:
• Competitive salary
• 5 days work week
• Housing is not provided but we can help you find somewhere and get settled
• Airfare contribution

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D2MaC

Head Educator/Head Master
Costa Rica (Ojochal)

D2MaC

Fields of Expertise: Elementary , Curriculum Developer , ESL to Children , Kindergarten , High School , Spanish , Science , Math/Physics ,
Details: We provide life-changing education, a nurturing home, and supportive environment to abused, neglected and at-risk girls at Dare campuses around the world. Our ultimate goal is to empower our graduates to become influential change-makers locally as well as within the global community.
The Dare program focuses on the basic academic topics of math, science, humanities, the arts, and physical education, but also challenges each child to find its real world application in sustainably managing areas such as agriculture, oceanography, and economics. Our students leave us with strong analytical and creative thinking skills, a passion to affect positive change, and a deep understanding of how all things are interrelated in the global ecosystem.
Our girls come from dire situations of abuse and neglect. We give them a new life full of opportunity and inspiration.
Our education model is adaptive depending on age and ability. By combining students of similar ages (4-7, 8-12 and 13-17), our learning and teaching techniques foster self-directed student learning skills in small student groups with educators as facilitators or guides.
Our teaching style is highly interactive and experiential. The students learn about microbiology by exploring with microscopes on the beach, about sustainable ocean farming from a paddle board classroom, and music and arts from expert practitioners. Students participate in on campus sustainability practices and leadership training. Smart boards and the latest technology provide content, connectivity and assist with developing an understanding of global economics.
We prepare our students for higher education, including providing scholarship opportunities through partnerships with local and international universities.
Our students leave us empowered and inspired, with strong analytical and creative thinking skills, a passion to affect positive change. Their deep understanding of how all things are interrelated in the global ecosystem will serve them well as they endeavor to make positive change and live fulfilling lives.
Duties:
We will begin serving children in September 2015 on a beautiful property in Ojochal, on the south central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, south of San Jose.
We seek to appoint a visionary Head Educator to lead the development of the Campus with support from the Founder and Executive Director. The successful candidate will have a passion for experiential education and for serving children and the greater good through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Ultimately we will serve approximately 45 students per year at this Dare Campus, but will start the inaugural year with a student body of approximately 15 students ranging from 4 – 12 years old. The Head Educator will run the Dare Campus with the support of teachers (one per age group) and onsite staff with guidance from the Founder and Executive Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Express a passion for education, innovation, sustainability and serving at-risk, abused and neglected youth
• Embody the vision of D2MaC in every activity and decision, bringing our mission to life for individual children
• Being a role model and local ambassador of our organization
• Head master of the school
• Develop customized curriculum (with guidance from the Founder)
• Develop Campus policies and programs (with guidance from the Founder and Executive Director)
• Develop relationships and programs with education and extra-curricular activity collaborators
• Recruit expert guest speakers
• Coordinate with Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (PANI) the national organization of the Costa Rican government which is in charge of child welfare throughout the country
• Represent Dare 2 Make a Change at local public relations opportunities
• Management of Campus staff, including: teachers, child supervisors and other support staff
• Handle all Campus administrative needs
• If the inaugural student body is larger than one age-group class, than responsibilities will include teaching a class group.
• Develop and execute appropriate disciplinary policies
• Develop local funding and volunteer support opportunities (with support of Executive Director)
• Work with Executive Director and Founder to develop and implement impact tracking and impact measurement systems
• Live on campus
• 2-year commitment
Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree, in education or other relevant area of study
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Child development experience
• Program leadership experience
• Experiential curriculum and standard curriculum development experience
• Computer literacy
• Peace Corp service experience (preferred)

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Lead ESL Teacher
Costa Rica (Potrero)

Required Degrees: ESL Certified or ESL/teaching experience
Fields of Expertise: ESL EFL , Elementary , ESL to Children , Kindergarten , Spanish ,
Details: Guanacaste Literacy/Abriendo Mentes is currently seeking a Lead ESL Teacher
who will act as the Director of Youth Education for Spring/Summer 2012. Abriendo
Mentes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literacy organization enhancing education and
empowering communities in rural Costa Rica. A minimum of three months
commitment is required and a living stipend is potentially available depending on
experience. This is a non paid volunteer position.
The Director of Youth Education will plan and lead youth English classes in the AM
Playa Potrero ESL program for children ranging in age from four to 12 years old.
Potrero youth English classes are held Monday - Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm
until 5:30pm in the community center. The Director of Youth is in charge of leading
all Potrero classes with the support of at least two classroom volunteers.
Additionally, the Director can delegate leadership duties to classroom volunteers if
they posses past teaching experience or show a strong propensity for success as
a class leader. The Director of Youth Education will also assist the lead teacher in
the AM Playa Brasilito program with planning and curriculum development.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Planning and implementation of all daily PreK-6 ESL classes/activities in Playa
Potrero
Oversight of satellite program(s) (currently only Playa Brasilito)
Supervision of volunteer teachers and facilitation of their orientation, including a
classroom orientation
Track attendance and related incentive programs
Organization of classroom and office areas
Track materials and update Classroom Wish List
Maintain strong communication with supervisors, volunteers, parents, and partner
schools
Qualifications:
ESL Certified or ESL/teaching experience (6 months +)
Experience with lesson planning
Experience working with school-age children
Experience in leadership roles-
Native English speaker
Advanced Spanish speaker
Flexible-Creative-Resourceful
Upbeat
Organized
The mission of Abriendo Mentes (AM) is to empower rural Costa Rican
communities to further their own economic development by providing educational,
social, and technological programs to families and youth in need.
Logistics:
Affordable housing options, including homestays, are available for all Abriendo
Mentes Interns and volunteers. All accommodations will be set up prior to Interns
arrival. Intern must commit to at least three months, but does not have to stay the
full duration from start to end date stated on this posting.

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Volunteer English Teacher
Costa Rica (San José, all over the country)

Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , ESL to Children ,
Details: We have excellent volunteer programs in Costa Rica ranging from 3 months to 1 year all over the country. Volunteers will arrive in Costa Rica’s capital, San José, where they will stay and attend a 3-5 day orientation on Costa Rican culture and English Language Teaching. On the last day volunteers will be picked up and sent to their respective teaching communities where they will stay with a Costa Rican host family. Lodging and 3 meals a day are provided for the enitre time the voluteer is here. All of our volunteers are only required to work Monday-Thurday, providing 3 day weekends to travel and explore Costa Rica. Additionally, we allow 10 hours/week for students to provide private paid classes in orfer to supplement their income while volunteering.
We have 3 program options ranging in time and price from 3 months to 1 year, $950-$4,900.
1) Public School Assistance: 6 months, $950 - 1 year, $1,450
This option is excellent for those who prefer to gain experience working with children and/or in public schools. In order to participate in this program, it is mandatory that volunteers have a university degree in education, and a TEFL certificate is preferred. The Costa Rican public school year begins in February and ends in December, with a two-week vacation in July. Volunteers can choose between working in the school for 1 semester or the entire school year. Qualified volunteers will work with the English professor(s) at the school, where he or she will take over and conduct the English classes. This will also serve as a training for the professor, as he or she will be observing the volunteer and learning new techniques to continue in the classroom in the future.
2) Local Development: 6 months, $3,100 - 1 year, $4,900
Commonly referred to as our “traditional program,“ volunteers can choose from communities from all over the country, whether they choose to live on the warm beach or in the lush mountainous regions. Volunteers will work with the local Chamber of Tourism, where they will give free English classes to members of the community in order to support a sustainable tourism industry. Students include airport employees, tour guides, taxi drivers, massueses, etc.
3) Assistant Teacher with INA, National Learning Institute: 3 months, $1,250
This is an excellent option for those who do not want to stay longer than 3 months and to gain firsthand experience before applying for paid teaching positions, whether the volunteer wants to stay in Costa Rica for an extended period of time following the volunteer work, travel to other parts of the world to teach ESL, or gain professional and international experience before applying to jobs in his or her home county. With INA, volunteers will work side by side with certified INA English Professors teaching to adult community members (15+ years old) in areas surrounding the Central Valley. These English classes are provided primarily in urban areas and directed towards populations who suffer from social economic limitations and cannot pay to take regular English classes. The schedule of the volunteers will entirely depend on the schedule of the lead professor, but will likely be full time hours with weekends free to travel.

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Providencia Lernaing Center

Academic Director and Volunteer Teachers Wanted
Costa Rica (Providencia de Dota)

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Teacher of English
Costa Rica (Guápiles, Limón)

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English to Go Ltda.

COSTA RICA needs ESL teachers NOW!!!
Costa Rica (San Jose)

English to Go Ltda.
Required Degrees: CELTA, TEFL , TESOL or experience
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL , ESL to Children ,
Details: COSTA RICA- English2GO in COSTA RICA has immediate job openings for ESL teachers!
Teach English to employees and executives in their workplace during the week and explore Costa Ricas rainforests, volcanoes, white water rivers, world class surfing, fishing and beaches on the week end.
English to Go in San Jose Costa Rica has immediate openings (April/May start dates) for qualified ESL teachers. Candidates need to have the minimum requirements listed below.
Minimum requirements are:
Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of, as well as their immigration status.
University Graduate (B.A. or higher preferred)
ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etc… or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience
Able to commit until the end of 2008 or more.
Teacher candidates should have the following characteristics:
Responsible; Dependable; Personable; Dynamic; Energetic; Independent; Outgoing; Customer service, quality oriented; Professionally dressed with good personal hygiene and Financially stable
We offer:
Competitive pay, Free Spanish classes, Discount travel, we help you get a cell phone, find a place to live and set up a bank account.
Although we are looking for teachers who can start now, we are always looking for qualified staff throughout the year.
If you are interested in finding out more send a short e-mail WITHOUT attachments and you will receive our auto-responder with job details, former teachers testimonials, and application instructions.

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