The Academy Volunteer Staff

  Jamaica

Kingston

Durations of Program: 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: December 1, 2009 - July 15, 2010

Description: The Academy is a registered non-profit organization and school that specializes in educating the disabled, gifted and dual-exceptional, for ages 8-18, in Kingston, Jamaica.

The cost of special education is beyond the means of the average Jamaican and most disabled children are forced to stay home because there are no suitable state run facilities. The Academy educates disenfranchised students free of cost, by sponsorship and volunteer services.

The Academy will assist the volunteer, on arrival with travel from the airport, with arranging living accommodation and transportation, etc.

There are many options:

* Teacher of French and Spanish (with Special Education)
* Teacher of Math and Sciences(with Special Education)
* Teacher of History, Social Studies and Business (with Special Education)
* Teacher of English and Religious Education (with Special Education)
* Teacher of Special Activities: Art, Music, Drama and Sports
* Special Education Teacher of Math and English
* Elementary School Teacher (with Special Education)
* Classroom Shadow
* School Nurse
* Administrative Assistant

(with Special Education) = experience and/or training is an asset.

Qualifications: The initial period of commitment is December 1, 2009 to July 15, 2010 and can be extended by mutual agreement. Volunteers need to be fully sponsored and need to hold at least one degree. Training and/or Experience in Special Education are desirable.

Cost in US$: 600 - 1,000 / mo

Salary / Pay: A small stipend to assist with daily lunch and transportation expenses.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers need to be gifted (not necessarily trained) teachers. They must be flexible to accomodate the needs of a variety of students with a variety of learning styles.

Age Range: Adult

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Jamaica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

The Academy's Mission Statement: The Academy is an institution of Lifelong Learning were we seek to promote, facilitate, deliver and advance learning in all areas, for the education and personal development of our client. Our mission is to bring quality education to valid students with varied needs.

Year Founded: 2005

The Academy is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.