Description

Venezuela's capital, founded in 1567 by Diego de Losada, has one of most dramatic settings among South American cities. It sits about 3,000 feet above sea level in a long valley that stretches from east to west. On one side of the valley are the uninhabited emerald slopes of Avila National Park; on the other, the rugged and heavily settled hills of the southern suburbs. The elevation and proximity the ocean (about 15km to the north) combine to give Caracas almost unbeatable weather. "The capital of Venezuela is a huge, vibrant, energetic South American city, bringing together the tremendously wealthy and the desperately poor. In Caracas, gravity is defied by the city's skyscrapers and the teetering shantytowns that cover the hills around it." Lonely Planet. The population of Caracas is about 4.6 million and the main language is Spanish though more than 30 Amerindian languages still exist.

Nestled in the Southern hills of Caracas, Academia Cristiana Internacional de Caracas escapes the city's congestion all the while enjoying the endless view of the Avila. These Caraqueño Mountains rise 2,600 meters high with the hidden Northern face falling into the Caribbean Sea. Though Caracas' climate maintains in the 80's year round, ACIC has weathered various seasons since its inauguration in 1990. It expanded from a small missionary school into an international school. Then in 2002, due to political unrest, the school saw many internationals leave the country. Yet, based on its Christian core and commitment to educational excellence, this ACSI accredited school continues to provide Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade education. Based on the union with NICS in 2006, ACIC has a very clear vision of impacting the international community by the glory of God and for the glory of God (Romans 11:36).

We exist to provide education that empowers each student to independently operate in various cultures, serving the people, and excelling in various levels of learning. Our academic goals will challenge students to become critical thinkers who reason according to the truths established by a Biblical worldview, and to be able to clearly communicate their knowledge in both English and Spanish.

Our Core values are:
* Spirit Filled - All students would witness the presence of God through the lives of the faculty and staff daily displayed before them.
* Evangelistic - As each student experiences the presence of God, he/she will be presented with the opportunity to know Him personally.
* Biblically based- Teachers will constantly strive to integrate the truths of the Bible and the life of Jesus throughout the curriculum.
* Community-oriented - The ACIC community will love their neighbors through community service and active evangelism.
* Character building- The ACIC community will demonstrate loyalty, honesty, hard work and cooperation.

Our ultimate goal is to reach Caracas for Christ. We believe we will achieve this goal through excellent international education, by employing exceptional faculty that promote critical thinking, integrate a Biblical worldview, and daily model a Spirit-filled life.

Highlights

All NICS schools are accredited by accrediting associations in the States. Therefore, our schools use American curriculum and follow the American calendar. We use a variety of American-based curricula. Each of the NICS schools has an administrator and curriculum committee that determines the best curriculum and resources for their school. Just like schools in the United States, the amount of resources depends on the size of the school.

Salary depends on the school and the location. NICS has three basic types of schools, Pioneer (Start up), Transitional (Becoming an International school) and International (Established). While each school has different positive aspects that make it unique, the Pioneer and Transitional may require the raising of some support and the International schools will provide a salary. The salary is one that will allow you to live comfortably in that country. By comfortable we mean able to cover all living expenses (Apartment, utilities, clothing, food and able to go out to eat a couple of times each week and still be able to save enough money to come home for Christmas or travel during the summer break).

Qualifications

We prefer teachers who have classroom experience, at the minimum: student teaching. While most mission organizations require a teacher to have at least two years experience, NICS is willing to invest the time and effort to help you get that experience. In return, we get energetic teachers with a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn. Final decisions regarding staff placement are made by the school's administrator.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

Salary depends on the school and the location.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

NICS (Network of International Christian Schools, Inc.)'s Mission Statement

The mission of NICS is to establish a worldwide network of international Christian schools staffed by qualified Christian educators, instilling in each student a Biblical world-view in an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions.

Year Founded

1984