IB DP Literature Teacher (Language A: Literature)

About the role

True North Personalized Learning School, a bilingual, project-based international school in Escazú, Costa Rica, offering the IB Diploma Programme, is looking for a certified IB DP teacher in Language A: Literature (English). The position is full-time and on-site, starting in January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Teach IB DP Language A: Literature (English) at Standard Level and Higher Level
• Plan units aligned with the IB DP Literature guide, including the areas of exploration and the learner portfolio
• Prepare students for the Individual Oral, Paper 1, Paper 2 and the HL essay
• Assess student work using IB criteria and give clear, actionable feedback
• Connect lessons to TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay, and supervise English Extended Essays
• Collaborate with the DP Coordinator and colleagues, and take part in professional development and school life

Required profile

• IB DP training in Language A: Literature (Category 1 or higher) or an IB Educator Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Experience teaching IB DP Literature or Language & Literature
• Native English speaker or certified C1 level
• Preferred: experience as an IB examiner or moderator, supervising Extended Essays, and working in international or bilingual schools

Required skills

• Familiarity with project-based learning
• Strong communication, collaboration and classroom management skills