Teaching Assistants Needed

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: The Instituto del Carmen, a multi-level institution, consists of Kindergarten, Primary School, High School and English Teacher Training College.   The school has over 1,800 students and 350 teachers in all.   

It belongs to the Catholic Community of Carmelitas, working hand in hand with professionals in the field of teaching.   The institution works on firm concepts of solidarity and moral values as well as it strives for academic excellence.   

In the last few years, it has given great emphasis to the teaching of English, becoming one of the most outstanding schools in the community. The staff is warm, open minded and always willing to help.   

The students follow their steps. It is a wonderful place to work.

Description of volunteer position :

Volunteers will be asked to assist various teachers in classroom activities, interacting with different age groups and levels of English competence.   In addition, they will be asked to give one or more talks per month on relevant cultural aspects of their home country or any other topic of their knowledge (subject to approval). Volunteers will also be asked to raise donations of textbooks or any written material from their home community or embassy to enrich the school's library.   

Time tables can range from 7:45AM to 1:00PM for primary and high school and from 6:00PM to 11:00PM for Teacher Training College, and are to be fixed in agreement with the participant depending on the number of hours assigned and the school's needs.

Highlights:
* Individualized language training
* Active involvement in the daily life of your community
* A new community of friends and colleagues
* A support network consisting of staff, mentors and local advisors who are available throughout the program
* Carefully developed system of communication and support in the event of emergency
* A sense of service and personal accomplishment
* Opportunities for cultural excursions and travel
* End of program evaluation and certificate of participation

Qualifications: The volunteer must speak fluent English.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are typically self starters, motivated, and adaptable. It helps to be physically fit enough for any unexpected challenges.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Volunteers for International Partnership's Mission Statement: Volunteers for International Partnership offers each international volunteer an opportunity to learn a culture from the inside while doing valuable community service, peer to peer, in a stimulating new environment. VIP is committed to: *Careful selection and preparation of the volunteer, host family and Host Organization. *Emphasis on the education and self-awareness gained through international community service and volunteering. *Planning the volunteer's intercultural experience to highlight enrichment from cultural differences. *Full immersion in the host culture through orientation, language training, worksite and housing selection. *Individualization of volunteer placement design to take full advantage of volunteer differences in skill, age, experience and diversity. *Effective evaluation of the experience and the Host Organization. *Strong efforts to enhance the volunteer's social adjustment to regional habits and customs. *Choosing volunteer service projects that are worthwhile, safe, meet the needs of the local community and are conducted responsibly with regard to environmental, social and local issues.