Responsibilities
- Work directly with blind, deaf, and deafblind children in Costa Rica — fully remotely, on a structured schedule that gives you stability.
- Your rare combination of English fluency, Spanish communication skills, and specialized disability pedagogy is exactly what these students need.
Requirements
- Native Spanish speakers required, C1/C2 level fluency in English. An English proficiency test will be required to validate the level if the degree is not in English, English Teaching, or English/Spanish translation
- Based in Central or South America
- Bachelor's Degree or higher (English, Translation in English/Spanish, Special Education, or related field preferred)
- Accredited TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (120 hours or above)
- Holds a specialized certification in Visual Impairment, Deaf Education, Deafblindness, or Special Needs
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of prior experience teaching English (within the last 5 years), preferably as a second language; online experience preferred
- Must provide a minimum of ten (10) hours of availability each week (including five (5) peak time hours)
- No criminal record
Nice to Have
- Sign language proficiency — LSCo (Costa Rican Sign Language) or other national sign language
- Certified Braille proficiency (Unified English Braille or equivalent national standard)
- Deafblind communication methods: Tactile ASL, hand-over-hand guidance, object cues
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Post-graduate diploma or specialization in Inclusive or Special Education
Benefits
- Free Professional Development via Inspire Academy
- Structured Onboarding & Dedicated Support
- Community Through Our Evolve Program
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- Language of Instruction: English
- Format: One-on-one and small group online sessions with adapted and accessible materials
- Schedule: Part-time, hourly schedules. A wide variety of availability can be accommodated
- PC: Intel® Core™ i5 CPU @2.40GHz (4 CPUs) or better, 8GB RAM or greater.
- Internet: Stable fiber connection (20 Mbps upload/download) via LAN cable.
- Backup Power: UPS with 4-5 hours of battery life (recommended for areas with frequent power interruptions).
- Equipment: Noise-cancelling headset, HD webcam (720p), and a quiet, well-lit teaching space.
