Posted: 9th July 2018
JOB CATEGORY
EFL/ESOL/ESL Teacher
COUNTRY
Spain
EXPERIENCE
Entry level
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
APPLICATION DEADLINE
17th July 2018
Applications close in -2081 days
Do you want to teach English in Spain next academic year? Become aLanguage and Cultural ambassador in Madrid. ConversaSpain cooperates with public schools in different locations across Spain, to help the English department improve the language skills of their students and staff.
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The relation with the schools and the placements are fully managed by the local government. The program provides participants with support moving to Spain, initial training, and advice on every day practical non-school-related matters. The conditions while teaching English in Madrid are:
·16 teaching hours per week
·4 consecutive teaching days
·€1,000 monthly stipend
·Mostly rural and pueblo locations, but also in the city
"I would recommend the experience with ConversaSpain as it was great to have a guaranteed placement and the support before coming to Spain was very helpful. I chose the immersion week option and was very happy. It gave me a good introduction to some of the main sites of Madrid, but more importantly allowed me to meet some other people in our program who I have remained friends with in my time here”, Grant H., participant in Madrid.
The Role of a Language and Cultural Ambassador in Spain
Participants coulddeliver conversational English lessons to studentsor staff, encourage oral practice in English, explain the culture of their own country, help in other subjects (such as science, art, P.E., history, or music), assist with pronunciation and grammar, prepare students for oral exams, and collaborate with teaching staff in creating teaching materials and planning lessons.The specific activities and tasks depend on theschool.
Language Assistants in Public Schools helpteach English to Elementary, Middle and High School students. This is a supportive role, thus they aren’t in charge of entire classes and aren’t responsible for grading or discipline.
Assignment: Selected candidates will receive the details of their specific school placement 10 days before starting at the school. Age-group preferences are considered whenever possible (we cannot guarantee specific placement preferences).
If you are interested please send an email to or apply through www.conversaspain.com
Requirements to Participate
There is no age limit and Spanish skills are not required to participate. However, there are some conditions candidates must fulfill to take part in the program:
· Be native-level English speakers
· Be citizens of a country where English is the official language
· Hold a university degree in any subject
What’s included?
· Job placement ensured (Madrid area)
· Monthly stipend: €1,000
· 16 teaching hours per week in 4 consecutive teaching days
· Paid school holidays (Easter, and local festivities), except for the summer period
· Pre-departure assistance: help with the visa application process and opening a bank account before arriving
· Welcome document:tips, advice, and practical tools to find permanent accommodation, among others
· Help with the police registration process
· Health insurance (EU citizens living in Europe)
· Orientation in Madrid: initial training and meeting with other participants
· Access to a multimedia platform with lessons, resources, and information
· ConversaSpain emergency support while in Spain
· Certificate of completion at the end of the program (issued by the Regional Education Authority)
· Activities held under the supervision and guidance of school teachers
· Basic program: €1,050
CONTACT
Maria Cabrera
ADDRESS
C/benjamín De Tudela, 32, Pamplona, Navarra Spain
PHONE
Ph. +948983539
Conversaspain - Auxiliares De Conversacion
ConversaSpain cooperates with public schools in different locations across Spain, to help the English department improve the language skills of their students and staff. It offers participants the opportunity to teach English in Spain becoming a Language and Cultural ambassador in Madrid or Murcia. What’s included? - Job placement ensured (rural or pueblo location in the Madrid area, or cities in Murcia) - Pre-departure assistance: help with the visa application process and opening a bank account before arriving - Welcome Document: tips, advice, and practical tools to find permanent accommodation, among others - Help with the police registration process - Health insurance (EU citizens living in Europe) - Orientation in the region where participants are placed: initial training and meeting with other participants - Access to a multimedia platform with lessons, resources, and information (only in Madrid) - ConversaSpain emergency support while in Spain - Certificate of completion at the end of the program (issued by the Regional Education Authority) - Paid school holidays (Christmas, Easter, and local festivities), except for the summer period - Activities will be held under the supervision and guidance of school teachers - Four different programs available