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IB English B and Language Support Teacher

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Job title: IB English B and Language Support Teacher

Location: UWC Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

Salary: Competitive and provided in USD

Application deadline:  30 May 2026

Start date: 26 July 2026

Enquiries: katherine.rodriguez@uwccostarica.org

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UWC Costa Rica is part of the United World Colleges (UWC) global movement, an international educational organisation that makes education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. The school is an international boarding high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to students from over 70 nationalities.

The campus is located in Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica, and hosts approximately 200 students and over 100 staff members. UWC Costa Rica is guided by the values of empathy, reciprocity, and accountability and promotes a holistic educational experience that integrates academic excellence, experiential learning, sustainability, and community engagement. The institution emphasises learning from nature and from each other, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where students develop as global citizens committed to serving humanity and the planet.

UWC Costa Rica is looking for an experienced and committed English Teacher, reporting to the Academic Director.

UWC Costa Rica seeks a qualified IB English B and Language Support Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum while supporting students’ intellectual, social, and ethical development.

The teacher will contribute actively to the broader life of the school, including co-curricular activities, experiential education, and the residential life programme. This role requires a collaborative educator who values diversity, sustainability, and global citizenship, and who is committed to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments for an international student body

Responsibilities

• Deliver IB English B (HL/SL) instruction aligned with IB standards
• Provide individual and group language support sessions
• Plan, assess, and report on student learning progress
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic planning
• Support students’ holistic development as a mentor/advisor
• Participate in co-curricular and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) activities
• Engage in residential life responsibilities, including weekend duties
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership in meetings and school initiatives
• Promote sustainability and experiential learning across all areas of the curriculum

Skills and preferred experience

• Degree in English, Education, or related field
• Recognised teaching qualification (ESL/EFL preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (IB experience is an advantage)
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Spanish proficiency or willingness to learn
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural student populations
• Familiarity with experiential learning approaches
• Strong organisational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to contribute to TOK (Theory of Knowledge) is desirable
• Willingness to engage in boarding school life and student support systems

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Equal opportunities and values

UWC Costa Rica is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse community aligned with the values of the United World Colleges movement. The institution encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and seeks educators who embrace diversity, empathy, reciprocity, and accountability.

We are dedicated to fostering a learning environment where students and staff from different cultures and perspectives learn from one another while working toward a more peaceful and sustainable world.