English Teaching Internship

  Guatemala

Solola

Term: Fall, Spring 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: 1 semester (Jan-June or July-November)

Description: The Universidad del Valle Altiplano is a non-sectarian, private university located in the state-capital of Solola near beautiful lake Atitlan. It serves indigenous local students aged 13 through adults. 92% of students receive full or partial scholarships. Our school year starts in January and ends in November. Classes run from 8 am to 5:20 pm, but most English classes are taught in the afternoon.

You will be teaching three English courses a day under close supervision. You will also be providing small-group tutorials and individual classes depending on your qualifications. Placements decision about grade level (elementary, middle, high school, adults) and English level (beginners, intermediate, advanced) will be made based on your work experience and an initial assessment of your teaching skills.

Highlights: - Wonderful students
- Beautiful campus and surroundings
- Excellent base to explore the Guatemalan highlands
- 95% Guatemalan work environment with plenty of opportunities to practice your Spanish skills.

Qualifications: Teaching internships run for a minimum of one semester (January-June or July-November). You do not need to be certified for a teaching practicum, but you do need to have at least one year of experience working with children or students in a teaching capacity. Students with ESL methods coursework are preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: If selected for this internship, you will be provided with: - Transportation to and from the airport - Orientation sessions - Dorm housing or an equivalent contribution towards your rent - 4 hours of Spanish classes per week - Excursions and cultural outings

Experience Required: yes

You must have 1-2 years of teaching experience in order to be considered for this internship. Candidates with coursework in ELL/ESL methods and/or are certified teachers are given preference.

Typical Volunteer: A typical English teaching intern has recently graduated from college and is looking for international teaching experience.

Age Range: 22-45

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

Participants Travel to Guatemala Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Universidad del Valle Altiplano's Mission Statement: The Altiplano campus of the Universidad del Valle serves highland students in 7th grade through Junior College specializing in tourism and agriculture. Most students are indigenous, 40% of whom speak an indigenous language in their homes. 92% of students receive full or partial scholarships. Many of them come from small rural towns and only get to go home on weekends. On Saturdays, the university transforms itself into a continuing education program offering teacher certification courses as well as many other classes and workshops to hundreds of adults.

Year Founded: 1966