Volunteer Teacher for an English Program

  Jordan

Madaba

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Year round

Description: Interested to go to Jordan? We are looking for volunteer teachers.

- Volunteers will assist English teachers during the morning classes and teach lessons during the evening
- Volunteers will work with both children and adult students
- Volunteers will work five days a week, Monday-Thursday and Saturday (Fridays and Sundays are holidays)
- Housing near the school, health insurance, and Arabic lessons are provided to all volunteers

Retired adults and recent graduates are welcome to apply! Spouses are also welcome to volunteer together.

Highlights:
- Live in the center of Madaba, Jordan, surrounded by several historic sites
- Learn the local language and practice your language skills with the community
- Observe the unique Jordanian culture and make new friends
- Take advantage of local holidays to travel to Petra, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum
- Only 35 minutes from the captital, Amman
- Become part of an enthusiastic teaching team!

Qualifications:
- Native English speakers
- Teaching experience preferred but not necessary

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Free

Experience Required: yes

Some teaching experience can substitute for educational requirement

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer at the New Orthodox School assists with the morning English classes or in the kindergarten. The volunteer is then free until the evening classes, when they will teach for 2-4 hours. The volunteer will have a fixed schedule from week to week. Volunteers will give lessons for conversation, writing, or listening. No knowledge of Arabic is required, and Arabic lessons will be provided to each volunteer.

Age Range: All ages, college graduates to retirees

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Jordan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume

New Orthodox School is a Greek Orthodox, but students and teachers are from various religions based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.