Teach Abroad in Spain with CIEE

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada
• Malaga: 
Malaga
• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)
• All Other Areas: 
Fuengirola,  Huelva,  Jerez de la Frontera,  Sanlucar de Barrameda,  Cordoba,  El Puerto de Santa Maria,  Barbate

Length of Position: Spanish academic year: Sept - May

Description: Teaching assignments
In cooperation with the Junta de Andalucia, CIEE has developed a Language and Culture Assistant Program in public bilingual schools in the Autonomous Region of Andalusia. The program was initiated to make education in Spain both multilingual and multicultural, thus helping to develop cultural understanding between the citizens of Spain and the United States.

Program participants have the opportunity to learn more about Spanish language and culture while providing Spanish students and teachers of English an opportunity to broaden and increase their knowledge of the English language and American culture through interaction with native speakers.

Placement assignments are in rural areas, towns, and cities in the Autonomous Region of Andalusia. Program participants work under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher and have a teaching load of 12 hours per week.

Assistants help teachers in English language and culture classes as native speakers and experts on the U.S. in order to stimulate the students' interests in subjects such as social studies, art, and music. Assistants may work with small groups of students to develop speaking, listening, reading, writing skills, and cultural understanding. They also teach English language to school staff. Assistants do not undertake formal class teaching nor are they responsible for the discipline or supervision of students.

Assistants and the classroom teacher (or the school representatives) may agree upon other activities and responsibilities they should be involved in, including attending faculty meetings, making presentations in classes, and participating in extra-curricular activities such as workshops, field trips, music and theater performances, sporting events, international day, English language clubs, and more.

Orientation
All Teach in Spain participants receive an in-country orientation in Seville conducted by CIEE staff and local experts. The focus is on cross-cultural understanding and practical information to help with the adaptation process. The training course provides resources needed to be an effective Language and Culture Assistant and helps develop essential skills for teaching, including the practical applications of teaching English as a Foreign Language in Spain. Housing and most meals are provided.

Location
Andalusia is a vibrant Autonomous Region in southern Spain flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, and the rest of Spain to the north. It is bursting with quaint pueblo blanco villages, traditional cities, and an unbeatable culture. Whether you prefer a merienda or late night tapas, the culinary options in Andalusia are boundless. From olives of the heartland to the fresh catch in the Mediterranean, taste buds are never ignored. The birthplace of flamenco, Picasso, and Antonio Banderas is also home to the national sport corrida de toros, a tradition enjoyed or loathed by locals and visitors alike. The countless fiestas and long siestas all contribute to the unique customs of perennially sunny Andalusia.

The romantic city of Seville, capital of Andalusia, was one of the last footholds of the great Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the dashing Don Juan, the ingenious barber of Seville, and the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velazquez and Murillo were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000 people, Seville offers an amazing choice of cultural activities, from flamenco theaters to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.

Details, Details
School levels: primary and/or secondary
School locations: Andalusia: urban, town, and rural
Typical teaching load: 12 hours weekly*
Contracts: Spanish academic year: late September - May 31
Application deadline: March 15

*most participants devote additional time including class planning, presentations, faculty meetings, and extra-curricular activities.

Program Fee
$1,950

Highlights:

CIEE Program Benefits
* Priority school assignments made with Junta de Andalucia and CIEE cooperation.
* Orientation in Seville, including:
      - Cross-cultural training including local integration, Andalusian Spanish introduction, sightseeing trips
      - Classes on TEFL theory and teaching methodology
      - Accommodations and most meals
      - Transportation to Andalusian school
* Insurance: (accident, illness, travel, medical evacuation, repatriation)
* 24/7 in-country emergency support services from local CIEE staff
* Pre-departure advice to help plan and prepare
* Program handbook with useful information from teaching advice to local resources
* Visa application advice (it is necessary to apply for Spanish visas in person at the Embassy/Consulate)

Qualifications: Put your skills - and your heart - into teaching in Andalusia, Spain. 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.

The eligibility requirements for the Teach in Spain program include:

- Native English language fluency
- U.S. or Canadian citizenship
- A bachelor's degree that has been earned within the past seven years
- Upper intermediate to advanced level of Spanish skills
- Teaching experience or TEFL certification desired, but not required

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Salary / Pay: Stipend: 700 Euros monthly; accommodations are provided for the first 10 days in Andalusia, though assistance in arranging permanent housing is available.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain 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. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947