Ecuador: Escuela Politécnica Nacional (Centro de Educacion Continua)

In passing, I found the following opportunity posted on GoAbroad.com. After researching a bit, I contacted the university and shortly there after received an offer of employment with very detailed information regarding how to organize paperwork for the position. Though I personally did not follow through, I recommend it to others looking to teach English as a Foreign Language abroad.

Click on the following links for further information and the contact form.

University (CEC-EPN), Quito, EFL Instructor
Location
Ecuador: Quito
Length of Position
One-year
Description

• Founded in 1869, Escuela Politecnica Nacional is a public university. It is best known for its extremely high academic standards. CEC-EPN, the university's Continuing Education Center, offers over 375 English classes daily, with an average of 14 students per class-located in beautiful Quito.
  
  Instructors will discover that CEC-EPN's students are very serious and dedicated. Each EFL student who has passed Level 11, 12, or 13 with a minimum grade of 3.0 (83%) is qualified to take the University's proficiency test. Candidates must pass this exam with a minimum qualification of 2.0 (73%) in order to obtain the Certificate in Proficiency of the English Language.
  
  We are pleased to announce that CEC-EPN located at Baquedano 222 y Reina Victoria, Quito, is an approved ETS Certified Test Administration Site. For more information regarding ETS or the TOEFL iBT test, please contact Andres Paredes, General Academic Coordinator.

• Highlights

  Objectives:
  * To offer Ecuadorian students an affordable opportunity to learn English and improve their EFL proficiency
  * To offer, through experienced professors following a proven curriculum, high quality education in the English language
  * To offer preferential schedule options and quality service (CEC-EPN is ISO 9001-2008 certified), combined with high academic standards
  * To provide English language training so that students are more competitive and prepared for the global workplace

• Qualifications

  - Applicants must hold a B.A. or M.A. in English, Applied Linguistics, Drama, International Studies, or a related field, and a TEFL, TESL, or CELTA certificate (or be willing to take CEC-EPN's TEFL/TESL/CCA certificate course [scholarships are available to qualified applicants]).
  - Teaching experience preferred. USD 665 to USD 798 monthly stipend, depending on qualifications.
  Visa assistance provided through the university's written agreement with the Ecuadorian Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
  Free medical insurance provided. Free Internet and Spanish classes. Twelve weeks of paid vacation yearly. Join our team of over 160 highly qualified EFL instructors in Quito's largest English language center, serving over 5,000 students in more than 375 daily 2-hour classes.

• Minimum Education

  Bachelors

• Languages

  • English

• Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

  • English

• Salary/Pay

  USD 665 to USD 798 monthly stipend, depending on academic qualifications and experience.

• Experience Required

  yes
  EFL teacher training course

• This Program is open to

  American, Canadian and European Participants.

• Participants Travel

  Independently

• Typically Participants Work

  Independently

• Application Process Involves

  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Written Application

• Typically The Application Process Time is

  two months

• Post Services Include

  • Job and Internship Network

• Year Founded

  1869 (one of Ecuador's oldest universities)

Colombia: Sueños Compartidos

Interested in teaching in Mexico or Colombia? Sueños Compartidos offers the chance for native English speakers to do so. Volunteer opportunities can last from a few short weeks to a couple of months. Volunteers are not paid, but are offered housing and meals in exchange for their English expertise. The program asks for one year of teaching experience, with ESL background being a plus. Participants also pay a $25 application fee, and a visa fee of $60 may be required for the Colombia program. See the website for further information and an application. 

Fulbright Programs

Fulbright sponsors several program opportunities for teachers, researchers, students and aspiring teachers alike. These programs are grant sponsored but US government funds for participation in and promotion of peaceful, international and educational missions the world over. Find the best program match for you!

• Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
• Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program
• Fulbright Scholar Program
• Fulbright English Assistantship (and other academic programs)

Spain: Center for International Career Development (CICD)

A teaching assistantship in Spain as well as other internships and teaching opportunities in other fields are offered via CICD. Participants in this particular program  can spend a five or eight month teaching term teaching five hours daily in southern Spain. There is a $700 monthly stipend and a $150 placement fee. Assistance with finding housing is also available.

Chile: Teaching Programs

Chile is another country offering teaching assistant opportunities. CIEE offers one (see previous post for further information) while two other programs have options available:

English Opens Doors: "Supported by the Chilean Ministry of Education and the UN Development Programme, the English Opens Doors Program works with native and near-native English speakers between 21 and 35 years old to teach English in Chile under the direction of head teachers in public and semi-private schools."
-English Opens Doors Website

The program provides housing with a host family as well as a $120 monthly stipend for classroom assistants. A former student of mine will actually be partaking in this program beginning June 2013! So excited to see a love for Spanish, teaching and cross-cultural communication continue on to future generations!

Teaching Chile: Offers jobs to serve as actual classroom teachers in various schools throughout Chile. Teachers receive a salary after paying an application fee and $1300 placement fee. Positions are for 10 months during the Chilean school year calendar. Other types of opportunities are also available.

Spain: Cultural Assistant Programs

Spain provides different programs for those wishing to spend a week, a few months or even a year teaching English there. Some require application costs, while others are free. Lodging and food are provided by some, and others provide stipends and other perks as compensation.

 Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE): By partnering with governmental bodies in various Comunidades Autónomas throughout Spain, this company offers several opportunities for teaching in various countries. Serving as a cultural assistant in Spain ranks as one of the most popular, with a $1,000-$1,300 acceptance fee, and $700-$1,000 monthly stipend. Assistant spends 12-16 hours weekly aiding classroom teachers in ESL lessons. Costs and stipends from other countries vary, but are also available.

 Bilingual English Development and Assessment (BEDA): Similar to the program above, this program offers $900-$1,200 for 18-24 hours of teaching assistance in Catholic institutions throughout Spain. The website offers further information on how to apply.

North American Language and Cultural Assistants: Much like those of the other 2 programs, assistants volunteer teaching English in classrooms with regular teachers for a small stipend.

Vaughan Town: Native English speakers can volunteer for up to two weeks of teaching at one of the many sites throughout Spanish. All lodging and food are provided in exchange for your "language expertise."  

Know of other opportunities in Spain? Feel free to share. Thanks, and happy travels!

IREX: Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC)

The Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program provides a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a program aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms.

TGC is a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by IREX. In order to ensure that you receive up-to-date information regarding this professional development opportunity, please join our mailing list.

Applications

Applications are due March 4, 2013, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. 

Follow this link to APPLY NOW. Application instructions are included in the online form.

Teachers Share Their Experiences with TGC

Participants are selected through a national, open competition. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time secondary-level (middle or high school), teaching professionals with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines including English as a Second Language, English Language or Literature, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science.

Goals

• TGC Fellows become skilled authors and analysts of pedagogical materials that infuse a global perspective into the core curriculum.
• Fellows become equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively catalyze global engagement in their school communities.
• TGC Fellows develop skills as practitioners and ambassadors of globalized pedagogy resulting in enhanced student learning outcomes within the U.S. education system.

Project Activities

• An online course designed specifically for US teachers aiming to globalize their classrooms
• Two Global Education Symposiums in Washington, DC (pre and post travel)
• An international fellowship through a two- or three week country visit upon successful completion of the online course
• Current countries of program travel: Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco or Ukraine. 

**This information has be extracted verbatim from the IREX website.**