- Develop and teach a Portuguese workshop curriculum that aligns with workshop teaching of reading and writing in English whilst conforming to the BNCC outcomes.
- Develop and teach a World Course curriculum in Portuguese that explores Brazilian social studies topics while engaging all learners in meaningful, interesting work.
- Ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs.
- Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community.
- Collaborate intensively with colleagues to continually improve student learning and alignment between Portuguese and English instruction.
- Deeply connect with students and vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
- Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families.
- Deep knowledge of Portuguese literature, grammar and writing as well as Brazilian history, geography, and social studies.
- Understanding of teaching through a balanced literacy and workshop approach.
- Understanding of active methodologies to engage in Project-Based Learning.
- Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together.
- Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator.
- Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning.
- English proficiency sufficient to engage in meaningful professional learning and collaboration with monolingual English-speaking colleagues.
Portuguese Teacher - São Paulo, Brasil - Avenues
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About Avenues
Avenues The World School was founded in New York in 2012 with a mission to redefine schooling for a fast-changing world. With a global mindset since inception, our São Paulo campus opened its doors in August 2018 to provide a truly transformative educational experience in Brazil. Welcoming a vibrant community of over 1200 students ranging from as young as 18 months old to 12th grade, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, and state-of-the-art technology. Through immersive English language learning, a rigorous Brazilian program and authentic interdisciplinary projects, our passionate world-class faculty prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network since 2023, we are proud to collaborate with Avenues New York to shape the future of education together. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues—global in essence, local in presence.
About the Role
WHAT YOU'LL DO
At Avenues, Brazilian history and geography are part of the World Course and Language Arts, whose goal is to develop empathetic, engaged members of their communities. Portuguese and World Course teachers also work closely with class teachers and other specialists (like library, art and science teachers) to design interdisciplinary learning experiences. You will also:
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WHAT YOU BRING