Guantánamo Bay is looking to hire substitute teachers.

According to the Federal Government Jobs website, the government's Department of Defense is looking to hire a substitute teacher and pay them $50.50 to $101.00 per day.

"Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members?" the job posting says. "Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Come work for the Department of Defense Education Activity, Department of Defense Dependent Schools at [Guantánamo] Bay, Cuba."

The posting says it is accepting applicants who are U.S. citizens within the "commuting area" of the military prison.

"The purpose of this position is to provide instructional services to students, grades Pre K-12, as a substitute for the regular teacher," the posting says.

In order to get the job, applicants must pass complete a questionnaire and are subject to a background check.

Despite its eccentric location, a lot of the job's expectations are standard.

"The substitute teacher plans, organizes, and presents information and instruction which helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development; has an instruction which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, and parents; carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; and follows a plan for professional development," the posting says.

Last week, United States Vice President Joe Biden visited Latin America and told El Espectador, a Colombian newspaper, that closing Guantánamo Bay, which former president George W. Bush opened in Cuba after 9/11, was one of the U.S.' top priorities, Yahoo News reported.

"One of the fastest ways to accelerate the closure of Guantánamo is for other countries to agree, in a responsible manner, to receive detainees," Biden said.
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