Description

Cultural Embrace by API offers an unforgettable opportunity to share your language and culture with the beautiful nation and people of Vietnam. Despite years of war and colonial rule, the people of Vietnam are extremely welcoming to foreign visitors. As this South East Asian 'Tiger' economy grows, so too does Vietnam's need for TEFL tutors. By teaching English to the next generation, you'll be playing a vital role in the economic advancement of this extraordinary country. TEFL teachers will quickly become part of the local community and receive a warm welcome.

Highlights

Cultural Embrace by API Includes:

* Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace by API pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy, hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.

* Local Salary
While each destination and school has a different budget, we will negotiate the best possible compensation package in terms of salary, room, board and/or offered cultural classes (e.g. lan-guage, art, music). The minimum monthly stipend will be $250 for teachers with semester or year-long commitments and $175 for 3-month placements, along with your included housing. This is enough to support yourself in Vietnam.

* Housing Assistance
Schools include private rooms in shared furnished housing for teachers in teachers apartment or dormitory.

* Visa Assistance
All teachers travel on a tourist visa to Vietnam, which is granted upon arrival. The school and our local coordinator will help teachers extend or change their visas in country.

* Arrival Assistance
Airport pick-up and transfer will be available from Hanoi or Vinh airports for all teachers.

* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends purchasing additional travel insurance.

* Cultural Embrace by API Teacher's Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace by API provides representation in the United States and your host country prior to, during, and after your placement.

* Arrival Orientation
Upon arrival, you will go through an orientation period where you will be able to familiarize yourself with the local culture and best practices for your stay in Vietnam.

* Certification
If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience in Vietnam, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.

* Online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Course
This course teaches the skills and techniques required for successful language instruction and classroom preparation. It is a 20-unit course that may be completed at your leisure, requiring approximately 100-120 hours of attention. You will receive a TEFL certificate upon course comple-tion within six months.

Qualifications

* Have excellent spoken and written English language skills (native English speakers).
* Have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Must have completed 2 years of college for 3-month placements.
* Have experience working with children as a teacher, mentor, coach, tutor, etc.
* Enjoy leading groups and teaching students from varying backgrounds.
* Possess good lesson planning and organizational skills.
* Maintain good attendance at staff meetings.
*Remain flexible and willing to embrace foreign cultures and the experience of living abroad.
*Be responsible and dedicated to completing the full term of your placement.
* Undergo any necessary health tests and obtain any required immunizations.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

The minimum monthly stipend will be USD250 for teachers with semester or year-long commitments and USD175 for 3-month placements, along with your included housing. This is enough to support yourself in Vietnam.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Cultural Embrace by API's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"