Cultural Embrace has been selected by the Chilean Ministry of Education to provide native English speakers to assist Chilean English schools in the beautiful cities of Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. Be a part of this exclusive opportunity as Chile is taking great strides in creating new and real opportunities for both students and teachers to practice English. The objectives of this “English Open Doors” program is to improve the English skills of the local Chilean communities, and foster mutual respect and friendship between people of different cultural backgrounds. “Discover the Similarities – Share the Differences”

Classroom experience is preferred but not required, with a basic level of Spanish. Cultural Embrace provides pre-departure and local training prior to your teacher assistant placement. A 20 unit on-line TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course will be is available for you to feel more comfortable with the English grammar and language, as well as teaching methodologies prior to your departure. Upon arrival in to Chile, a two-week all-inclusive orientation will take place in Santiago before your included domestic flight to your selected school. This in-country training will include Chilean culture, cultural adjustment, health and safety issues, general country and local information, EFL teaching methods and teaching practice, and Curriculum training, workshops and field work with other English teacher assistants and Chilean facilitators.

Teacher Assistants will help Chilean English teachers in their classrooms for about 25 hours per week, with additional hours expected for class planning and preparation. They will also participate in extra-curricular activities which may include developing English conversational groups, cooperating in art, science and other projects, encouraging community involvement with activities related to the English language. The duration of the program will be one school semester (June-December).

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Good command of the English language. Bachelor’s degree, teacher's certificate, classroom experience, and foreign language preferred, but not required. Responsible and flexible. Must be dedicated to full term of commitment. Capable of lesson planning and enjoy leading groups of people.

Language: English

Salary / Pay: Salary of $150/month and room/board included with a home stay.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Santiago, Chile Independently

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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"


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