Paid Teach in Guadalajara Mexico '08-'09 School Year

  Mexico

• Guadalajara: 
Guadalajara

Length of Position: 10 Months August - June

Description: Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.

* Paid Teacher Placement
Based on school's acceptance of your application, you will earn between 10,000-15,000 Mexican Pesos per month (~US$1000-1500). Salary dependent on classroom level, experience, and education.

* Housing
Clean, comfortable, safe, and conveniently located housing is available for each teacher. Utilities, food, and local transportation are not included but should be less than 30-40% of your local salary.

* On-line TEFL Certification
Preparation of skills and techniques required for successful language teaching at the leisure of your own schedule and computer. This 20-units course requires approx. 100-120 hours of attention

* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will provide you with the proper paperwork needed to obtain a visa, but we have no control or the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability. Visa fees are of the responsibility of each teacher.

* Arrival Assistance
Airport or bus station pick-up and transfer will be available from Guadalajara to your home.

* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.

* Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Mexico prior to, during, and after your placement.

* Certification
If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.

Highlights:
* Satisfaction in helping others
* A broader perspective on world views
* An economical way to live and travel abroad (Earn USD1000-1500/month + housing)
* Opportunity to learn other foreign cultural activities (ie: language, music, cooking, etc)
* Memorable experiences while traveling and seeing exotic sites
* Lifelong friends from all around the globe
* Valuable work experiences that strengthens your resume
* Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills

Qualifications:
* Good command of the English language (Spanish knowledge helpful but NOT required)
* Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Education majors and classroom experience preferred, but not required.
* Enjoy leading groups and teaching children or adults
* Good lesson planning and organization skills
* Attendance at staff's meeting
* Flexibility to embrace foreign cultures and living abroad
* Responsible and dedicated to full-term of commitment (10 months August~June)
* Criminal background check may be required by some schools and positions

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: USD1000-1500/month, depending on experience, education background and grade level selected Housing included On-line TEFL training course included Basic International Insurance included

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 3 per city

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"