Volunteer High-School Teacher in Galàpagos, Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Description: * Teach English as a foreign language at basic to intermediate level
* Ages 13 through 18 (public high school)
* Conduct teacher training with local English teachers

Background
The high school, Colegio Fray Agustìn de Azkùnaga, is located on Isabela Island in the Galàpagos. Isabela is the largest of the 13 islands physically, but ranks third out of the four populated islands, with about 2,500 people. The colegio is a public, Catholic school with about 190 students and six grade levels. (No religious affiliation or belief required.)

This volunteer position will compliment the presence of two salaried local English professors, as well as two returning volunteer teachers, Shao Lan from England who will teach the first semester (April-August), and Laura Bechdel from the U.S. who will teach the second semester (September-January).

The volunteer teacher position originated in March 2007 through the efforts and support of Isabela Oceanographic Institute (IOI), a conservation and marine-sciences study abroad university on Isabela island, and is part of IOI´s community support program.

For additional info please refer to the IOI website.

Highlights: highlights?? its in Galapagos...

Qualifications:
- degree/certification in teaching ESL/EFL, OR
- experience in teaching English as a foreign language
- teacher training experience a bonus
- proficiency in Spanish desirable though not required

Duration
** Please specify in your application which semester/s (quimestre) you are available.
- I Quimestre: 5 months, late March-late August 2008
- II Quimestre: 5 months, late August-early February 2008-2009
- I-II Quimestre: 10 months, late March-early February 2008-2009

Applications
- Please email cover letter, resume and references as a single Word attachment to Laura Bechdel, IOI Volunteer Teacher Coordinator
- Application deadline is Monday, February 4th 2008
- Potential candidates will be contacted by Monday, February 11th 2008

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Salary / Pay: Benefits * free housing and 3 meal/day plan at local restaurant * extended visa arrangement to stay in the Galapagos Islands up to 12 months * the opportunity to experience one of the world's most unique, pristine environments

Experience Required: yes

Experience in teaching English as a foreign language. Teacher training experience a bonus.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2 other volunteers and 2 salaried english teachers

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Isabela Oceanographic Institute's Mission Statement: Is to provide an academic platform for study abroad and to help sustainable development and conservation in the Isabela community through participatory and educational approaches and scientific research.

Year Founded: 06