Isabela Oceanographic Institute

http://www.ioi-galapagos.org/teachatioi.shtml

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24 Mangrove Lane Key Largo, FL 33037 United States

English Teaching K1-K12 in Galapagos

Ecuador

Location
Ecuador

Length of Position
6 months

Program Duration
7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
7-12 months

Dates
2013 AUG - JAN; Please contact us for details

  • Description

    The Isabela Oceanographic Institute (IOI) is a Florida-based non-profit organization which operates on Isabela Island in the Galapagos. Isabela is the largest island physically, but has one of the smallest populations with around 2500 permanent residents. Here, the organization strives to merge higher education with community development through locally driven social and environmental projects. Among these, IOI is committed to providing professional English teaching services to the local education system.

    Each school year, IOI provides the 2 elementary and middle schools with about 330 students total in nine grade levels and the local high school grades K9  K12 with about 250 students with a program consultant working in curiculum development and teacher training. Also we offer adult classes for our local constituents.

  • Highlights

    ALL 2013 POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED BUT WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS for a mid year replacement for the second half of the school year, mid august to mid february 2014.

    For those looking for a challenging yet rewarding experience in one of the world's most unique and environmentally prestigious locations, this program is for you!

  • Qualifications

    We require a degree in teaching and being a native speaker, or a degree in teaching English as a foreign language, or a college degree and certified experience in teaching English as a foreign language.
    At least an advanced intermediate level of Spanish is required.

  • Minimum Education

    Bachelors

  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Cost in US$:

    none - we pay YOU

  • Salary/Pay

    500 per month plus free housing

  • Experience Required

    yes

  • Volunteer Types

    • Curriculum Planning
    • Education
    • Teaching
    • Youth
    • Youth Development
  • Age Range

    20-60

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Apartment/Flat

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Resume
    • Letters of Reference
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    2 days

  • Isabela Oceanographic Institute's Mission Statement

    Is to provide an academic platform for study abroad and to help sustainable development and conservation in the Isabela community through participatory and educational approaches.

  • Year Founded

    2006

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