Description

Oranim's Israel Teaching Fellows program is looking for outstanding North American college graduates who will be selected to close the achievement gap in Israel's education system through volunteering as English teachers’ aides in schools throughout Ramla-Lod. Israel Teaching Fellows is made possible by the generous support of the Ministry of Education of the State of Israel and is a Masa Israel Journey accredited program.

All participants will attend a one month, 85 hours, pedagogical training program prior to beginning their volunter service in the public school system in Ramla-Lod. This program will be run by one of Israel's leading academic colleges. The pedagogical training program will cover the following topics:

-The Israeli School System
-The National English Curriculum
-The "Weak Learner"
-Methods for Teaching English in Small Groups
-Classroom Observation

As an Israel Teaching Fellows participant, you will be integrated into the Israeli society through the course of your 10 month stay in Ramla-Lod. Oranim's flagship volunteer program was first established in the city of Ramla-Lod five years ago. A mixed population town with Arab and Jewish Israelis living in co-existence, Ramla-Lod is your number one destination to make a deep impact and change the world through education. Once the capital city of Israel, Ramla-Lod is considered the hub of Israel, conveniently located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

By being part of Oranim's Israel Teaching Fellows, you're part of a much larger program. With anywhere from 250-300 Oranim participants located throughout Israel at any given time, you're sure to make friends and have the experience you've been waiting for!

Highlights

All participants on Oranim's Israel Teaching Fellows program get to enjoy the following core components:

-Community Based Residence: Participants live within the community in which they volunteer in - not on isolated campuses.

-Quality Living Arrangements: Participants live in fully-furnished apartments or villas, two roommates per room.

-Meaningful Service Opportunities: Participants will volunteer at least 25 hours per week in schools as English Teacher's aides. A secondary volunteer project of your choice will also connect you with the rest of the community.

-Learn and Use Hebrew: Participants attend 150 hours of Hebrew Ulpan - learning practical Hebrew that can be used during all of their daily activities.

-Trips & Special Excursions:Participants will enjoy educational excursions throughout Israel - exploring Israel's truly unique cities through 15 days of trips.

-Host Families: Participants are offered to be paired with an Israeli host family with whom they can enjoy Holidays, Shabbat dinners and family outings.

-Educational Enrichments: Learn about topics related to Israel including culture, history, politics, religion and current events from your program guides and outside lecturers.

-Monthly Stipend: Participants will receive 1,000 shekels per month to help offset living expenses such as food and entertainment.

-Flight Reimbursement: Participants will receive reimbursement up to USD 1,500 to cover your round-trip flight to Israel.

-Medical Insurance: Participants will receive Israeli Medical Insurance through the local medical clinic servicing Ramla-Lod.

-Transportation: Participants will receive a monthly bus pass to make travel through Ramla-Lod a breeze.

-Pedagogical Training: Participants receive 85 hours of pedagogical training run by one of Israel's leading academic colleges as well as a certificate of completion.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

- Must be a resident of either the United States or Canada
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree
- Must be a native English speaker
- Must be able to speak in front of crowds
- Preferably people with teaching/educational backgrounds

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,000

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Excursions
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Experience Required

yes

Applicants must meet the following requirements: -Must be a resident of either the United States or Canada -Must have a Bachelor's Degree -Must be a native English speaker -Must be able to speak in front of crowds -Preferably people with teaching/educational backgrounds

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Education
• English Teaching
• Teaching

Age Range

21-30

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Oranim Israel Programs's Mission Statement

Oranim, helping you experience a fantastic and meaningful journey with many unique programs in Israel. Use your passions and talents to inspire and to serve Israel. Through our various programs in Israel, you can become part of an Israeli community, living among friends who share your adventurous spirit and desire to give. You can learn to speak Hebrew like a Sabra, explore Israel like never before, and make life-long friendships. Our most important goal is being able to create a meaningful and special experience in Israel for everyone, in every age group. Oranim's programs in Israel give you the opportunity to experience life in Israel, while learning and broadening your horizon with the Israel society, by enjoying the wonderful and beautiful places. With a variety of different experiences and programs, such as Volunteering in Israel, Interning in Israel, or simply Studying in Israel, you will emerge with a sense of personal growth all while making meaningful contributions and working side-by-side with Israelis.

Year Founded

1986