Abbey Road Overseas Programs

  Spain

Term: Summer 
Length of Position: 1 month
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: July

Description: A Summer Study and Travel Program for American and international teenage students, based in several locations in Spain, France, and Italy, is announcing openings and continuous screening of candidates for positions at 3 levels: Resident Advisors, Program Coordinators, and Program Directors, for the summer of 2010. For all information and application instructions refer to our website. Please carefully follow the application instructions and do not contact us with individual inquiries, otherwise your application will be disqualified.

Highlights: Lead American high school students on educational and travel programs in Western Europe

Qualifications: Prior experience of work with educational, travel, residential or other programs for teenage students, such as school, study abroad or summer programs. Examples include such positions as Camp Counselor, Group (Tour) Leader, Teacher, Educational Administrator, Program or Travel Coordinator, etc. If applying for a position with an overseas program, prior experience of work, study or travel in the country of destination (e.g. France or Spain), and some background in the language and culture of that country. Examples include participation in student exchange, study or homestay programs, travel, and especially -- prior experience of work with programs for teenage students in the country of destination. We need hard-working, highly organized, motivated and caring people who genuinely love working with teenage students. We need people who are serious, reliable and responsible, and who can be trusted with their safety and well-being. This Program places a strong emphasis on high level of organization, safety and professionalism. Our standards are very high and they are not compromised.

Experience Required: yes

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Abbey Road Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.

Year Founded: 2001