Teaching English in Ecuador - Starts at USD 549

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of each Month - all year

Description: In Ecuador, the rapidly growing tourism industry alongside the country's desire for ascent within the global economy has ignited a passion for learning the English language. A country blessed with cultural and natural majesty, tourism has emerged as an increasingly viable means of generating income. Ecuadorians understand that knowledge of English might better facilitate tourism programs and attract more tourists. Thus, many local schools and agencies have requested Global Crossroad's assistance in recruiting teachers to speak English. The ability to speak English well can ensure Ecuadorian students' successes by equipping them with the skills they need to be able to compete in the growing global economy.

Our English teaching project in Ecuador is located in the Las Tolas village, which is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and the beautiful Cloud Forests. Volunteers teaching in Las Tolas will stay in the village with host families, allowing them to closely experience the village's culture and the wonder and beauty of the surrounding environment, all while making a positive impact on the future of the village children. During their stay, Volunteers also have the opportunity to explore and learn Spanish. Most of the volunteers working in this project work as a teacher in a private or public elementary school. Responsibilities of volunteers include teaching simple English and practice simple conversational English with the children. Additional help with health, sanitation, and extra curricular activities are also expected.

Highlights: Volunteers in any of the above projects are involved in various activities such as:

    * Teaching Basic English
    * Developing children's conversational skills (in English)
    * Supporting recreational and artistic activities with the objective of educational learning
    * Providing companionship for the children
    * Organizing and developing educational, creativity-based activities
    * Supporting teachers
    * Educating children pertaining to issues of personal hygiene
    * Participating/assisting in location-specific duties - routine maintenance, construction, etc.

Qualifications: No qualifications are needed but volunteers must be fluent in spoken and written English to volunteer in the project.

Cost in US$: 1st week: USD 549 to 12 weeks: USD 2129 *Please add USD 100/per week for Galapagos Island/Amazon project.

Salary / Pay: volunteer job

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002