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Teach in Chile -- Year-long Chile Ministry Volunteer Opportunity

 

Organization:	WorldTeach
Date:	07/15/10 to 11/30/99
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Opportunity Link:	http://www.universalgiving.org/volunteer/teach_in_chile__yearlong_ch/id4969.do

Description

WorldTeach works closely with Ministries of Education worldwide in a number of its country programs. The WorldTeach Chile Ministry program partnership with Inglés Abre Puertas is a variation on the typical WorldTeach program model, given that the Chilean Ministry of Education is highly involved in the overall administration and management of this program.

As a volunteer, you will be teaching English to public and semi-public school students. While most placements will involve teaching students in grades five through twelve, it is possible that some volunteers may teach younger students as well, especially in more rural placements. English language skills will greatly increase their opportunities for success in their future careers. While participating in the life of your community and teaching site, you will gain insight into Chile?s culture, economy, and history.

Skills

* Native English speaker or equivalent * Hold an undergraduate degree * Be aged between 21 and 50 years old (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis) * Have experience teaching or working with children and a genuine interest in assisting English teaching * Basic Spanish proficiency and/or be willing to complete a Ministry of Education-provided online Spanish course prior to departure * Be mentally and physically capable of teaching children * Have experience living or traveling in another country, preferably in the developing world * Have an interest in Chilean culture and living in a developing country * Be highly committed, responsible and flexible, and possess a spirit of public service