SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
The educational philosophy of the school is based on the multiple intelligences of Howard Gardner: language, math and logic, spatial vision, kinesthetics, music, nature, and interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. CEDEI School teaches its students about the world, its cultures, traditions, festivals, foods, dress, and traditional stories with the intention of giving each child a sense of belonging to the human race.

SCHOOL STRUCTURE
Our school opened in September 2003. In the 2008 ñ 2009 school year, the school will include an early stimulation class (1- and 2-year-olds), preschool classrooms (3- and 4-year-olds), two ®primero de basica® classes (5- and 6- year olds, equivalent of kindergarten), a segundo de basica class (6- and 7- year olds,first grade), a ìtercero de b·sicaî (7- and 8-year-olds, second grade) , a ìcuarto de b·sicaî (8- and 9-year-olds, third grade), and a ìquinto de b·sicaî (9 and 10 year olds, fourth grade). One grade level is added each year. Each classroom has a Spanish-speaking Ecuadorian teacher and an English-speaking international teacher. The international teachers are expected to teach all content in English and speak to the children in English at all times. Children learn English from native speakers at the same time as they acquire their native language of Spanish. Each member of the international staff is responsible for teaching an extra subject area to other classes of the school. These extra areas are: computer science, art, corporal expression, science and library.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM PURPOSE
Besides being immersed in an English speaking environment, from a very young age, the children will be exposed to a variety of cultures. With the presence of international teachers of different religious, social, and educational backgrounds, our hope is that these children will experience a unique environment. In the future, our students will learn to constructively criticize and propose alternatives to political, social, economic, artistic, and cultural problems.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STAFF
We are currently seeking native English speakers to form our international staff for the 2008-2009 school year. We are seeking people with an education background and/or experience working with children ages 1-10. Spanish ability is helpful but is not required. The international teachers for this school year are asked to commit to working from August 2008 to end of July 2009, and work roughly from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The compensation will include free Spanish classes in the afternoon, free salsa dance classes, free internet access, and a monthly stipend of $296 for teachers of preschool and kindergarten, and $310 for teachers of first through fourth grade. Working at CEDEI School is an excellent opportunity to travel abroad, gain teaching experience, and learn Spanish.

We hope this general information has given you a better idea of how our school works and will assist you in deciding if CEDEI is an organization that you would like to support. If you have any further questions please contact us at englishcoord@cedei.org.

To apply for a position, please send a current resume and cover letter detailing your experiences teaching or working with young children to englishcoord@cedei.org.

Details:
Qualified EFL teachers needed:
Cuenca, Ecuador Posted By: Centro de Estudios Interamericanos (CEDEI)

CEDEI is situated in Cuenca, Ecuador. CEDEI seeks qualified EFL teachers for October 2008. CEDEI is a not-for-profit institution of higher learning founded in 1992, dedicated to the study of American languages and cultures. To foster understanding among the people of the Americas, our organization sponsors a variety of academic activities independently and in conjunction with universities in North and South America. CEDEI has two sites in Cuenca, offering English classes to more than 700 students with a staff of at least 40 teachers.

Cuenca, Ecuador is located high in a valley in Ecuador’s southern Andes. Cuenca is a city of more than 400,000 people and is the third largest city in the country. Cuenca enjoys spring-like temperatures year round. In 1999, Cuenca was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site

Positions available:
EFL teachers for children, high school, and adult groups Qualifications:
Qualifications required: a Bachelor’s Degree, a TEFL/CELTA/TESOL or other related certificate, and must be a native English speaker. Desired qualifications also include experience working with all ages starting at 7 years old to adults, teaching Business English, Pronunciation, and TOEFL Preparation.

Duties: 15-20 contact hours per week with opportunities for extra tutoring and conversation classes. Most classes are Monday-Saturday but teachers will have a five-day week. CEDEI also offers an environment where teachers are supported in their professional development with frequent workshops, curriculum shares and a well-stocked resource room.

Term Start Dates: Monday, September 29, 2008. Teachers are expected to arrive a week prior to the start date of each teaching cycle for orientation and arrangement of accommodations.

Interested Candidates:
Please send the following to english@cedei.org:
• Current resume
• 2 Letters of recommendation - one of your references should be able to describe your teaching abilities

Complete the following steps for the official online application process:
Please go to http://www.cedei.org/cedei8/apply/english_teacher.php to fill out the application form.

Upon receipt and approval of your resume, 2 letters of reference, and the online application form, we will schedule a telephone interview with you.

Compensation:
Compensation: Starting pay is $250 USD per 50-hour adult class, $200 USD per 40-hour childrenís class, and $234 USD per 36-hour Saturday class. We offer classes over a 10-week and 5-week teaching cycle. Starting pay for tutorials is $5.00 per hour.

Instructors teach at least three classes and are able to request additional classes and/or tutorials. CEDEI is a non-profit organization and while teachers donít earn a lot of money by international standards, they do earn enough to live comfortably in Ecuador and gain much in teaching experience and cultural exchange. Other perks include free Spanish classes and computer use with internet access (wireless at both our sites). Salsa dance instruction and an available lending library are accessible to all teachers. CEDEI offers help finding accommodations in Cuenca. CEDEI offers optional low-cost health insurance. Visa and airfare fees are the teacher’s responsibility. Preference is given to teachers able to make a minimum six-month commitment.

Benefits: the salary scale begins $1,475/month for up to 30 lessons per week and 5 hours of extracurricular activities. Annual flights to home of record, Up to 400$/Month housing allowance. Assistance in finding housing. International health insurance (Clements), annual round-trip transportation, $450 excess baggage, international courier service for letters, , Spanish lessons (40 hours, basic Spanish), Staff uniforms (optional).

Investigate Guayaquil and Ecuador carefully before considering a move here. Only those interested in a challenge and exciting experiences will find Guayaquil rewarding. We need cheerful, energetic teachers who are happy to contribute to the life of the school community both inside and out of the classroom.

Please send resume, photo, up to 3 letters of recommendations and copy of highest degree to jobs@colegioamericano.edu.ec AND keithjdmiller@hotmail.com

Start Date – Session One March 21st
Start Date – Session Two October 1st
* Qualified applicants that require different start dates may be considered.
We offer:
A very well supplied teacher resource room.
Training.
Free Spanish classes if this is one of your goals.
We help you get a cell phone.
Certificate of program participation
Please send:
1. Resume
2. Recent photograph
3. References
4. Cover letter including start date, your personal philosophy of teaching, why you feel you would like to be in our school.
Please write to English Coordinator: Alejandra Pazmiño
childrengenios@yahoo.es, alejunio25@hotmail.com
DESCRIPTION
Classes are offered from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our teachers normally teach classes from Monday to Friday.