Certified Teacher

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

The Certified Teacher is primarily responsible for creating an inclusive learning environment that elevates the dignity of every child through an interactive and relevant curriculum. They create, customize, and execute student-centered lessons to achieve the goals and needs of students and the program.

• Write lesson objectives and plans, manage classroom behavior, and provide support to Instructional Aides.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes joyful learning.
• Design lesson plans that incorporate the non-reader and non-writer demographic.
• Participate in initial student assessment and education planning exercises.
• Plan and execute innovative techniques for delivering lessons to students with specific vulnerabilities.
• Assess, monitor, and adjust lesson plans as needed.
• Put students’ voices and choices at the center of learning experiences.
• Employ culturally responsive pedagogy that uplifts students’ unique identities.
• Establish and promote foundational knowledge and skills of students.
• Collaborate with other faculty members in the pursuit of improvement.
• Help coordinate the work of support personnel.
• Manage instructional materials and resources.
• Meet departmental and program deadlines to comply with reporting requirements.
• Encourage positive and open communication with Instructional Aides.
• Complete daily reports and tracker for the program and ensure that all students complete their daily exit tickets.
• Support the Education Leadership on special projects to achieve the program mission.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
• Maintain and grow personal and professional skills relevant to the education mission.

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field of Education or related field.
• Hold a valid certification from relevant governing authority.
• Possess a Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification.
• Minimum of (5) five years teaching experience, preferably in an ORR setting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) required.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to successfully clear a background check.
• Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.
• Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off.   

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.