Description

Task:
* Work a primary teacher
* Work as an assistant English teacher
* School of 200 enrolled students; ages 6-12 years

Often times rural schools are not able to fulfill their basic English requirements due to a lack of well trained English teachers. Help these school programs by creating a dynamic learning environment, develop teaching materials and teach classes purely in English.

The academic responsibilities may vary according to the area of your expertise. Volunteer-teachers are expected to be creative as well as adaptive to the school's existing curriculum and methodology. You should also entail a strong sense of integrity as you will be expected to role model mutual respect for all.

Though much independence is needed to be a teacher at this school, rest assured the school's staff will guide you during the school year.

Highlights

With 4.5 million inhabitants and a surface area of approximately 19.000 sq. miles, Costa Rica is one of the smallest countries and most densely populated with wildlife in Central America.

The purpose of this program is to provide the rural school with English classes. Kids and teenager will have better possibilities at the competitive labor market if they have at least some English language skills which can be improved step by step.

The organization that represents this school is dedicated to holistic picture of wildlife protection, environmental conservation, and fostering positive cultural exchanges through education. It serves as an animal rescue center, Spanish school and volunteer center.

Accommodations:
- Homestay with local families
- Private room & shared bathroom
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Laundry facilities

The home stay program is an important part of our project in Costa Rica and it creates the full immersion experience. Our host families have been carefully screened to support you improving your language skills and make new friends. You will experience a natural home setting with the hospitality for which Costa Ricans are known for!

Qualifications

* Language: English native or fluent skills; basic Spanish skills desired
* Skills: No specific professional skills and experiences are required
* Vaccination: Please ask for medical advice in your home country and check entry regulation.
* Insurance: Full travel & medical insurance for Costa Rica
* Visa: Visa is required; Please consult the Costa Rican Embassy of your home country.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

see our website for exact prices

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's included:
* Accommodation
* Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* Orientation kit
* Local support
* 24h-Emergency Number
* Daily transfer to work site

What's not included:
* Flight
* Airport Pick-up
* Medical Insurance
* Visa (if necessary)
* Personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+ years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Flexible

South America Inside's Mission Statement

Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community! We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!

Year Founded

2003