Paid Teach in Bolivia

  Bolivia

La Paz

Length of Position: minimum 6 months

Description: Cultural Embrace guarantees pre-placement, 20 units TEFL on-line certification course, basic major medical traveler's insurance, housing, long-term visa and airport arrival assistance, travel benefits, and pre-departure and local support.

We offer an exciting and affordable opportunity for native English speakers to live and teach in Bolivia. A wonderful chance to provide a service to the local community and practice and master Spanish with benefits! What better way to explore a new culture, while being compensated for your time and service' Positions are available for all subjects (primarily English), levels, and age groups. Average work hours are 15-25 hours/week. Our staff contacts and reviews the position before each placement and provides support to you prior to departure as well as local representation once abroad.

Highlights: Schools are located right in the heart of beautiful La Paz. Curriculum prepared for six different levels for different English skills. Classes provided Monday to Friday for 8 weeks or 2 hours a day for 6 weeks. We are open from 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. There are classes for small children, young adults, adults and there are also specialized courses for professionals with a high level of English. Limited to 12 students per classroom. Textbooks and classroom materials provided.

Qualifications: Good command of the English language. Bachelor's degree, teacher's certificate, classroom experience and foreign language preferred but not the 'end all be all'. Responsible and flexible. Must be dedicated to full length of commitment. Capable of lesson planning and enjoy leading groups of people.

Salary / Pay: US$5/hour, with at least 15 hours per week. Salary/stipend provided to live sufficiently in local community for room, board and personal expenses.

Experience Required: yes

Participants Travel to Bolivia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"