After-School Program Coordinator

  Costa Rica

• North Western Region: 
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
• Eastern Lowlands: 
Puerto Viejo

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: April 2005

Description: Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is looking for a volunteer to run the After-School Program starting in January 2010. The public school system in rural Costa Rica provides students with only three hours of classes a day due to limited educational resources, including a lack of teachers and adequate classroom space. To supplement their education, the SCLC runs a daily after-school program for children ages 7-12 in the communities of Sarapiquí. Our after-school program focuses on environmental themes and includes activities that are not currently offered in school, such as art, science, journal writing, reading and physical education.

Highlights: Puerto Viejo is one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica. Take a look at our directory to find the best places to go and to stay.

This wonderful beach town on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica holds many surprises. With its laid-back attitude and Caribbean life style, you can be assured of a relaxing Costa Rican holiday. Naturally, for those of us who like a more active holiday, Puerto Viejo has it all. Long walks on pristine beaches, experiencing exotic flora and fauna in a wildlife refuge, snorkeling or diving among the many reefs in our crystal clear waters, world-class surfing, mountain biking, kayaking and cultural visits to indigenous people.

Qualifications:
Preferred applicants will have the following qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree
* Experience in environmental education
* Intermediate to advanced level Spanish skills
* Experience working with children in large groups
* Curriculum development and planning experience
* Interest in implementing conflict resolution techniques

Salary / Pay: Volunteer lives with a local family and receives a monthly stipend to cover this expense.

Experience Required: no

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

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

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

Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center's Mission Statement: The Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center works to foster education, environmental conservation, artistic expression and responsible tourism in the rural communities of Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Our goal is to be a resource for the Sarapiqui community by providing and coordinating activities that will both enhance their education and support sustainable development in the area.

Year Founded: 1993