Description

Recognizing the fundamental importance of English language instruction in the modern world, the Chilean government created English Opens Doors in 2004 in order to connect local children with native English speakers. Since then, the program has been extremely successful and continues to expand. And now, you can be a part of it. BridgeTEFL has been chosen by the Chilean Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and the United Nations Development Program to recruit a select group of English teachers for the esteemed English Opens Doors Program in Chile.

As a teacher with this program, you will have the chance to team-teach classes with Chilean English teachers in public and subsidized schools, helping to motivate students to learn English and create new opportunities for both teachers and students to practice English language skills on a daily basis. You will also organize and implement extracurricular activities such as English conversation groups, art projects, dance classes, and sports and science clubs.

Highlights

FREE 120-hour TEFL Online certification (595 dollars value!) prior to program or a 20% discount on one of our on-site TEFL courses (up to 500 dollars value!).

1 week of FREE group Spanish classes before the program at BridgeChile language school in Santiago (595 US dollar value!), lifetime job placement assistance in teaching positions across the globe following the program.

In-country office and staff with Chilean expertise, offering support and guidance at the orientation and throughout your stay.

Program completion bonus equivalent to 85,000 CLP per month served Host family accommodations and meals during your placement (Please contact us for other housing options).

- On-site orientation and project training in Santiago
- Airport pickup and transportation to orientation accommodations
- Accommodations, meals and transportation during the orientation in Santiago
- Round-trip transportation from Santiago to your placement city
- Assistance in obtaining a temporary residence visa for the year and national identity card

* The 11-month program cost also includes a 3-week Spanish immersion program sponsored by the Chilean Ministry of Education. We strongly recommend that volunteers applying to the 11-month program have a desire to improve their Spanish skills.

Qualifications

English Opens Doors applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Be a native English speaker or use English in your everyday language,and have attended an English-speaking K-12 school and/or undergraduate college (equivalent of ALTE 1)
- Hold a bachelor's degree in any subject
- Be between 21 and 35 years old as of the program starting date
- Have at least a basic level of Spanish (two weeks of Spanish lessons included in the program cost)
- Be mentally and physically capable of teaching children
- Be highly committed, responsible, and flexible

We also recommend that English Opens Doors applicants have the following:
- Experience teaching or working with children and a genuine interest in teaching English
- Experience living or traveling in another country
- An interest in Chilean culture and in living in a developing country
- Be TEFL certified prior to the program (TEFL certification included in the program cost)

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Job Types

• English as a Second Language

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Volunteers will receive a stipend of 85,000 Chilean Pesos per month served (approx. 180 USD)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, South African and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

1983