Description

Teach Away is now accepting applications for very exciting volunteer teaching positions in Chile! Volunteers in the program will teach English in Chilean public schools, stay with a local Chilean family, and experience all that Chile has to offer!

Program Details
*Where? All across Chile
*When? Start dates in March and April 2012
*For how long? 4 months or 8 months
*What will I be teaching? English to elementary, middle, or secondary school students
*What is the schedule like? 25 hours/week in class, 10 hours/week leading extracurricular activities

Highlights

Program Benefits include:
* Participants will receive 60,000 Chilean pesos/month as a bonus
* Health insurance is provided
* Airport transfer to the training accommodations and round-trip transportation from Santiago to regional placement sites are provided
* Orientation in Santiago
* Accommodations with local host family, including 3 meals per day

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must:

* Be a native or near-native English speaker
* Be between the ages of 21 and 35
* Have completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
* Be mentally and physically capable of teaching children
* Have experience living or travelling abroad
* Have an interest in Chilean culture
* Be highly committed, responsible, and flexible
* Have access to sufficient funds in order to cover any additional personal expenditures throughout the duration of the program

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Pre-Departure support:
* Flight booking by Teach Away's in-house travel agent
* Lifetime international job placement assistance upon completion of program
* TESS (Teaching English to Spanish Speakers) certification
- The TESS certificate is an introductory TESOL course designed specifically for teachers working with native Spanish-speakers
* Assistance with the application process
* Assistance with obtaining Temporary Residency Visa and Chilean ID card
* Comprehensive online pre-departure orientation session
* Guidance and continued support from your Teach Away Placement Coordinator

Upon Arrival
* Airport pick-up at Aeropuerto de Santiago de Chile
* All-expense paid orientation in Santiago run by the Chilean Ministry of Education
* Transportation from Santiago to regional placement sites

In-country Benefits and Support
* Accommodations and meals with a host family
* A monthly stipend of 60,000 Chilean pesos; paid as a completion bonus
* Comprehensive medical insurance coverage with Segurviaje
* E-learning Spanish course
* 24 hour emergency support services
* Internationally recognized certification to measure Spanish language proficiency
* Teaching materials and educational resources to be used in school placement
* Completion certificate from the Chilean Ministry of Education upon completion of service

Salary/Pay

* Participants will receive 60,000 Chilean pesos/month as a bonus * Health insurance is provided

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Volunteering

Age Range

21-35

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Teach Away Inc.'s Mission Statement

Teach Away Inc. is a North American based teacher placement organization offering a wide variety of international teaching jobs with Ministries of Education and leading private schools abroad. Established in 2003, Teach Away Inc. has become a leader in international teacher recruitment through a commitment to placing the world's best educators in leading educational institutions around the globe. Each year, hundreds of teachers explore the world and experience a new culture through Teach Away Inc's international teaching programs. Teach Away Inc's partners include a wide range of educational institutions including: Elementary, Middle and High Schools; Ministries of Education; International Schools; Businesses; Summer Camps; Educational NGOs; and Private ESL Schools.

Year Founded

2003