Portuguese Language and Literature Teacher, Upper Grades

Welcome to Avenues São Paulo Since our doors opened in August 2018, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we 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, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over 1100 students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At Avenues, Portuguese language and literature courses are interdisciplinary. History topics are closely interwoven with literature studied in Portuguese, growing in depth and complexity, with extensive collaboration with other disciplines including Science, Art, and World Course. Classes are discussion-based, promoting inquiry, exploration, and presentation. We expect students to write well and frequently, and engage in independent project work. You will also:

• Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes, targeting instruction to address individual needs

• Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community

• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and continually deepen student learning

• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

Portuguese teachers at Avenues bring all or most of the following:

• As a requirement, candidates applying for this role must have a Brazilian Teaching Degree in Portuguese (Licenciatura em Letras, com habilitação em Português)
• Experience teaching Portuguese & Literature for high school students, with clear evidence of student learning and growth
• Deep knowledge of, and an infectious passion for, literature and the tools of literary analysis
• English proficiency to engage in meaningful professional collaboration with English-speaking colleagues
• A remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition
• Passion for working with young people as they learn, struggle, and grow
• Intellectual curiosity and humility, to reflect on and continually grow in teaching practice
• Pedagogy that engages all students in interesting, meaningful and challenging work
• A strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. 

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.