Teach Abroad in Chile with CIEE

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago
• Valparaiso: 
Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar: 
Vina del Mar

Length of Position: Chilean academic year: Feb - Dec

Description: Espera lo inesperado...In Chile, CIEE Teach Abroad assignments vary. Depending on yours, you might live in the capital city of Santiago, the port city of Valparaíso, or the resort town of Viña del Mar. Inside the classroom, you will grow professionally and your Spanish will improve as you work with fellow faculty and students; away from the classroom, the outdoor gems and diverse culture of Chile and Latin America await!

The CIEE Teach in Chile program is competitive, so apply early and know that you will depart the U.S. for your role as an English teacher well prepared by the CIEE online pre-departure TEFL certification program.

Highlights:
* Pre-departure TEFL certification course NEW!
* Pre-departure school placement at reputable institution
* Support of CIEE professional staff before you depart for Chile
* Teaching and program guides to help you plan and prepare
* A Lonely Planet guidebook to plan your travels
* Airport transfer on designated arrival date
* One-week orientation in Santiago, including:
   - Cross-cultural training seminars, and lessons on essential Chilenismos - ¡que onda huevon!
   - Accommodations and many meals
   - Cultural excursions
   - Transportation from orientation to your host institution (for teachers outside Santiago)
* Fall group gathering and mid-year reflection workshop
* Temporary housing
* A school coordinator to help you adjust to teaching and cultural differences
* International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the CIEE iNext travel card
* 24-hour in-country emergency support services from local CIEE staff
* Visa application advice (apply in person at the Chilean Embassy or Consulate)

Program Specifics
* School levels: Secondary, college, adult language schools
* School locations: Urban, town
* Typical teaching load: 15-22 classroom hours weekly (plus additional time for planning, meetings, and extracurricular activities)
* Contracts: 2 semesters/10 months: late February-December (includes a 2-month summer vacation)

Orientation
CIEE teacher orientation is designed to provide you with the necessary cultural and logistical know-how for teaching and living in Chile.

Highlights of the CIEE 4-day orientation:
* Logistics: How to find an apartment? Where to go if you get sick? CIEE staff will provide detailed information about local transportation, the health care system, finding permanent housing and crucial safety considerations
* Teaching English in Chile: What is the role of English in the Chilean educational system? What will your students expect from you as a foreign teacher? What will the classroom dynamic be like? The CIEE orientation addresses these themes and others to contextualize your role as a native English teacher in Chile.
* Work Culture in Chile: CIEE will give you an inside view on Chilean norms and values in the workplace, particularly focusing on the educational system.
* Me Cachai: Chilean Spanish is known for its particular vocabulary and accent. During the orientation participants will learn how to use the most frequent modismos and where they came from.
* Peer Network: Group meals and other cultural activities that will help you become acquainted with other CIEE Teachers.

Location
Teach in Chile assignments are located in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar. You can request placement at a particular level and preferred location, though placements are driven by the demand for English-speaking teachers and the requirements of each host institution, so CIEE cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored. Regardless of where you teach, youll have your own Chilean adventures inside and outside the classroom.

Program Fee
application fee: USD 50
Program fee:
    * Teach in Chile: USD 2,900

Qualifications: You do not need to be a teacher with extensive international experience to apply! If you speak English and Spanish, have a thirst for adventure, and are interested in education - you can immerse yourself in a new culture while you teach.

Basic eligibility requirements for the Teach in Chile program include:
* Bachelors degree in any major
* English as a first language
* Citizenship of the U.S. or other English speaking country
* Upper intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills
* Teaching experience, community involvement, sense of volunteerism, and/or similar experiences preferred
* Experience studying, working, or volunteering abroad desirable

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Salary / Pay: Stipend of 300,000 - 335,000 pesos per month

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded: 1947