2010 Paid & Voluntary Teach in India

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Jaipur

Length of Position: 1-6 months

Description: Guaranteed Paid 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. Most placements are for English language teachers, who will help students develop their English conversation and literacy skills.

- Paid Salary
The average teachers salary begins at Rs. 3000 (60) per month for all teachers who teach for 3 or more months. This may seem low but it is sufficient to cover personal expenses while in India, especially since all housing and food are covered by the program fee. An example of prices: Rs. 75 for a cold drink, chips or chocolate.

- Pre-arranged Housing
Furnished housing will be included with your teaching placement. Schools will have basic but comfortable living arrangements in a shared teacher hostel. Usually, teachers will share a room with 1-3 other people, along with shared common areas, staffed kitchen, and modern conveniences like a TV, refrigerator, and DVD player. Single and double occupancy can be requested but may result in additional costs.

- Online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Course
This course teaches the skills and techniques required for successful language teaching and classroom preparation. It is a 40-unit course to be completed 30 days before arrival in India.

- Cultural & Social Activities
Various Indian cultural and social activities will be available to teachers including daily yoga and meditation classes and Hindi language lessons.
-Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace and your local host institution will assist you with information and invitation letters to obtain a proper visa, but we have neither control over nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.

- Arrival Assistance
We will arrange an airport pick-up and transfer for you. A representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation.

- Orientation & Training
Upon arrival, you will receive a 2 day intensive training for your new job, responsibilities, and curriculum, and an orientation concerning your local community and culture.

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

- Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the adventure of living and working abroad as well as advice on teaching English in India.

- Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and India 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:
-The satisfaction of helping others.
-An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview.
-An economical way to live and travel abroad.
-An opportunity to participate in and learn about local cultural activities (e.g. language and tradition, yoga, cooking, etc.)
-Memorable travel experiences and the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about.
-The opportunity to make lifelong friends from around the world.
-A valuable, marketable work experience that strengthens your resume.
-A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:
- Minimum 21 years of age at time of arrival in India
- Completion of 40 hours TEFL certification program included in program, 30 days before arrival in India.
- Minimum High School/GED graduate, enrollment or graduation form an accredited College/University preferred.
- Strong command of the English language, including grammar, reading and writing.
- Enjoy leading groups and teaching children.
- Good lesson planning and organizational skills.
- Open to foreign cultures and living abroad.
- High level of responsibility.
- Dedication to completing the full term of commitment.
- Eligibility to receive the Indian Working Visa/Permit

Salary / Pay: USD 60 per month with 3+ months teaching commitment *Included room & meals

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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"