Year-long Volunteer Teacher in Marshall Islands

  Marshall Islands

Majuro

Length of Position: 12 months
Dates: Departure in July

Description: The new government in the Marshall Islands is very serious about tackling the considerable educational challenges facing this tiny island nation. UNICEF reports that their educational levels are the lowest of the 14 Pacific nations tested. Recently, new national curricula and standards have been adopted as part of a vigorous attempt at educational reform to which WorldTeach volunteers have a unique opportunity to contribute.

Volunteers teach in public elementary schools, high schools, and occasionally vocational schools in Majuro and on the rural outer islands.

Volunteers should be prepared for the challenges of teaching in the Marshalls. Schools on the outer islands lack basic supplies that are taken for granted in the United States, and volunteers often purchase pens, paper, and markers before leaving for the country. Furthermore, volunteers may have to teach students with a wide range of English skills.

Highlights: Excellent opportunity to work with a local community and school system, gain teaching skills, and contribute to the education system in the Marshall Islands.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Teaching experience, volunteer experience
* Interest in international education and development
* Willingness to live with a family
* 25 hours ESL service required before departure (after acceptance to the program)

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Volunteers pay a deposit of $1500 that will be returned upon completion of the program.

Salary / Pay: This program is fully-funded by the Marshall Islands Ministry of Education! This generous funding provides the cost of pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare from US departure city, one month in-country orientation, health insurance, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24-hour in-country support from the WorldTeach Field Director, and after-service support and networking. There is a $1,500 required deposit which will be refunded to volunteers upon completion of the program.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Volunteers must have a BA degree

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Marshall Islands in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

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

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986