Year-long Volunteer Teacher in Pohnpei or Kosrae

  Micronesia

Colonia

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Depart mid-July

Description: The WorldTeach program in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is still developing as first year-long program on Pohnpei Island began in 2006. Volunteers could teach at Pohnpeian high schools, in the capital of Kolonia, or in more rural sites. Primary education is compulsory for Grades 18. Children are required to begin first grade at the age of six. However, entrance to high school is determined by achievement on an entrance examination and only about one-third of the elementary graduates pass the examination annually.

Pohnpeian is the native language, but English is commonly spoken throughout the FSM, especially on Pohnpei. High school students will know English well, meaning that all classes will be taught in English. Volunteers should be prepared to teach math, science, or English, and to be flexible to the needs of the school. Applicants with college classes in math and science will be given preference, although a math or science degree is not a requirement.

Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree (in any subject)
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development
* 25 hours ESL service required before departure (after acceptance to the program).

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: A $1500 deposit refunded upon completion

Salary / Pay: In addition to housing, volunteers will receive a living stipend of $150 a month.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: must have a bachelor's degree

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Micronesia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986