Date posted:2015-09-28 | Writer: English Language Company | Email: [email protected]
This is an exciting opportunity for TEFL graduates to teach in Peru on a government-sponsored program. The Peruvian government has launched a nationwide program designed to improve levels of English for students around the country. English Language Company, Sydney (ELC) has been invited to assist the Peruvian government with the recruitment, orientation and support for these teachers. 14 foreign teachers will be sponsored to teach English in high performance schools from mid-October for 10 months.
This is a unique opportunity for teachers to gain valuable teaching experience within mainstream schools, to have an amazing cultural immersion opportunity and to shape the future of the students they teach. You will have an orientation in Lima and receive support during the program.
Teachers will plan and co-teach with a Peruvian counterpart, teach independently, initiate and run English focused extracurricular activities, classes and clubs, prepare resources and develop and take part in assessment activities.
Teachers will have a 1-week orientation in Lima and then have continued welfare and academic support during the program. It is suitable for teachers with some previous experience wishing to make a valuable contribution to their students and the Peruvian local community. This is also a unique opportunity to have an amazing cultural immersion experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree required
TESOL/TEFL qualification required
Minimum 1 years’ experience
Native level English speakers only
Clean criminal record
Some Spanish an advantage
Sense of adventure essential
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Orientation and training in Lima with accommodation and meals
Transfer to placement
Accommodation for the first month at placement
Academic and welfare support throughout
A salary of US$900 per month (paid in local currency)
A completion bonus of US$500
Work permit sponsorship
TO APPLY:Contact us via email at the address given on the job heading.
English Language Company
495, Kent Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9267 5688
Fax: +61 2 9267 5822
Contact person: Lyn Scott, Academic Director
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