Description

The WorldTeach program in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is still developing as first year-long program on Pohnpei Island began in 2006. Volunteers could teach at Pohnpeian high schools, in the capital of Kolonia, or in more rural sites. Primary education is compulsory for Grades 18. Children are required to begin first grade at the age of six. However, entrance to high school is determined by achievement on an entrance examination and only about one-third of the elementary graduates pass the examination annually.

Pohnpeian is the native language, but English is commonly spoken throughout the FSM, especially on Pohnpei. High school students will know English well, meaning that all classes will be taught in English. Volunteers should be prepared to teach Math, Science or English, and to be flexible to the needs of the school. Applicants with college classes in Math and Science will be given preference, although a Math or Science degree is not a requirement.

Highlights

Placements & Housing

Volunteers on Pohnpei will live in Kolonia, the main town, or in Madolenihmw or Kitti, the sites of the two rural high schools on the island. Volunteers will live together in apartments or houses.

On Kosrae, volunteers will have the option to live with either a host family or in a furnished house or apartment with other volunteers, all within relatively easy traveling distance to school.

Micronesians are welcoming and thoughtful volunteers should have no problem getting to know the interesting culture of the FSM.

Qualifications

* Bachelors degree (in any subject)
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development
* 25 hours ESL service required before departure (after acceptance to the program).

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

A USD 1,500 deposit refunded upon completion

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Program Cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation and training, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, a living stipend throughout your service, 24-hour field support, after-service support and networking, and a living stipend of USD 150 a month.

Salary/Pay

In addition to housing, volunteers will receive a living stipend of USD 150 a month.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

must have a bachelor's degree

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

Year Founded

1986