Primary School Teacher – Multi‑Subject English

About the role

Lakeside School, an international school in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is seeking a caring Primary School Teacher to deliver multi‑subject instruction in English for the 2027 school year starting in January. The role emphasizes creating a safe, connected, and inclusive classroom where every child can thrive academically and emotionally.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inquiry‑based instruction across core subjects in English.
• Build a classroom community where each child feels emotionally safe and ready to learn.
• Support students’ social and emotional development as a core daily practice.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse language backgrounds and learning profiles.
• Collaborate with learning support specialists and specialist teachers to serve the whole child.
• Communicate regularly with families with clarity, warmth, and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate actively in school life, professional development, and community growth.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Minimum two years of primary‑level classroom experience.
• English proficiency at least C1 level; bilingual Spanish/English is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of child development and ability to integrate social‑emotional learning.
• Commitment to multilingual, multicultural classroom inclusion.
• Collaborative mindset and growth‑oriented attitude.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, evolving school environment.