Live, Learn & Teach in the USA with Amity Institute!
United States
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Length of Position: Full School Year or 1 Semester
Dates: From mid August 2010 to mid June 2011
Description:
The Amity Intern Teacher Program focuses on 3 main components: Cultural Immersion - Interns live with an American Host Family, on-campus, or independently. Interns see the US, make new friends and begin a life changing adventure! Learning - Interns gain valuable international teaching experience, learn about American culture, participate in the community, and significantly improve English skills. Internships may vary in length with a maximum stay of 1 year. Teaching - Interns assist a foreign language teacher in the classroom for approximately 32 hours a week, share language and culture with students of all ages, and can fulfill their own university requirement of a teaching internship in an English speaking country.
Highlights:
The Amity Intern Teacher Program offers a valuable option to international students enrolled in higher education and recent graduates searching for an educational program with focus on teaching. We have internships for the August 2010 - June 2011 school year. Hurry up and apply now!
Qualifications:
In order to qualify for the program, applicants must be: * Students currently enrolled in higher education
* or recent graduates (not longer than 12 month prior to program begin)
* Students who are considering a career in teaching
* Students with at least conversational English skills - higher levels preferred
* Students who are at least 20 years old
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Job/Intern Types :
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- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Biology(General)
- Camp Counselor / Trip Leader
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Ecology
- Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
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- Environmental Studies
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Humanities
- Information Systems
- Kinesiology/Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Business
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- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Theater, Drama, Dance
- Theology
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: see details
Cost Include Description:
Cost to the Interns:
* Application fee USD 50 (non-refundable)
* Visa application fee. Please inquire at your local US Embassy/Consulate.
* SEVIS fee USD 180
* Round-trip airline ticket - Varies by location and season
* Health insurance coverage USD 70 per month (average)
* Personal spending money USD 150 per month
* If choosing independent living - approx. USD 600 per month
Salary / Pay: Stipend USD 150 per month, minimum
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to United States
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 10 or more; under the supervision of a certified teacher or Independently.
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- In-Person Interview Required
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
Amity Institute's Mission Statement: Amity Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building international friendship and cultural understanding through teaching exchange.
Year Founded: 1962
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