Immediate Need for Experienced ESL Teacher and Educator

The program English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) is driven by the Foundation for Sustainability and Equity (ALIARSE), and Costa Rica Multilingüe, which is a national program initiated by former President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Oscar Arias, to make Costa Rica a multilingual country in the coming years. The program aims to contribute to improving the level of English in the rural communities, public schools, and poorest sectors of the country. It is developed under the context of public-private partnerships with chambers of tourism, schools, and local partners who give support to the initiative.

EVOLC is now looking for three volunteer teachers to teach at a bilingual cooperative school in Limon, Costa Rica. This is not a paid position, it is a volunteer position. As compensation for the services offered, the school will be responsible for all of the expenses of the volunteer. As a result, this is a no cost program to the volunteers, aside from anything the volunteers choose to do in their free time such as dining out, weekend trips, etc. To ensure that the volunteer fulfills the time commitment, we do require a $500 deposit fee that will be returned upon successful completion of the contract. If the volunteer resigns before the completion of the contract, the deposit will not be returned.

10+ MONTH CONTRACT: FEBRUARY 2013- EARLY DECEMBER 2013

REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelors in Education or related degree, required

•TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Certification, required

•Have significant prior teaching experience

•Be highly recommended by previous employers

•Must be flexible, independent, and highly adaptable

DESCRIPTION:

•Position teaching at a bilingual preschool/primary/high school in the Caribbean city of Limon, Costa Rica

•Subjects taught will be: Science, Reading, Spelling, Oral English, and Grammar/Composition (all in English)

•Monday-Friday, generally from 8-5

•Must be able to adapt to curriculum provided

The responsibilities of the volunteer teachers may include, but are not limited to the following:

•Teaching lessons/Lesson Planning

•Tutoring

•Make copies, prepare worksheets and other activities

•Complete and turn in all necessary reports on time

•Submit exam grades to on-site supervisor

•Administer and review exams and homework

•Assist and attend school functions such as staff meetings, trainings, etc.

•Track attendance and progress of students

This program is free for the volunteer (aside from the $500 deposit fee) and includes:

•3-4 day orientation who will cover subjects such as What to Expect During your Stay, Costa Rican Culture and Lingo, Culture Shock, Living with a Host Family, Lesson Planning, Teaching in Costa Rica, Safety and Travel tips, Presentation of the English Volunteers for Change Program, and ELL Tips-lesson planning, resources, games, techniques, etc.

•Placement and coordination with teaching site

•Room and board with Costa Rican host family; including 3 meals/day (w/private room, 3 meals a day, laundry service)

•Partial flight reimbursement

•In-country transportation

•Ongoing support from EVOLC Program Coordinator

-Site visits

-24/7 availability of EVOLC Coordinator

•Visa facilitation

•Teaching materials

What you will gain:

- Competitive multicultural, international, and professional experience

- Personal sense of achievement and satisfaction

- The opportunity to change and make a positive impact in the lives of others!

English Volunteers for Change offers 6 different volunteer teaching programs. We have programs ranging from 2 weeks-1 year, teaching children and/or adults, and teaching sites all over the country.

To learn more about our programs and to apply, please visit our homepage at http://www.evolc.org! Or contact us at evolc@aliarse.org

Also, find us on Facebook at English Volunteers for Change and on Twitter at EVOLC_CostaRica!

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