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Year-long Volunteer Teacher in Marshall Islands

Location: Marshall Islands: Majuro

Length of Position: 12 months

Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months

Dates: Departure in July

WorldTeach

http://www.worldteach.org

One Brattle Square Suite 550 Cambridge, MA 02138 United States

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Phone: 617-495-5527

Fax: 617-495-1599

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Description

The new government in the Marshall Islands is very serious about tackling the considerable educational challenges facing this tiny island nation. UNICEF reports that their educational levels are the lowest of the 14 Pacific nations tested. Recently, new national curricula and standards have been adopted as part of a vigorous attempt at educational reform to which WorldTeach volunteers have a unique opportunity to contribute.

Volunteers teach in public elementary schools, high schools, and occasionally vocational schools in Majuro and on the rural outer islands.

Volunteers should be prepared for the challenges of teaching in the Marshalls. Schools on the outer islands lack basic supplies that are taken for granted in the United States, and volunteers often purchase pens, paper and markers before leaving for the country. Furthermore, volunteers may have to teach students with a wide range of English skills.

Highlights

Excellent opportunity to work with a local community and school system, gain teaching skills, and contribute to the education system in the Marshall Islands.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Teaching experience, volunteer experience
* Interest in international education and development
* Willingness to live with a family
* 25 hours ESL service required before departure (after acceptance to the program)

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages
  • English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
  • English

Cost in US$:

Volunteers pay a deposit of USD 1,500 that will be returned upon completion of the program.

Cost Include Description:

This program is fully-funded by the Marshall Islands Ministry of Education! This generous funding provides the cost of pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare from US departure city, one month in-country orientation, health insurance, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24 hours in-country support from the WorldTeach Field Director, and after-service support and networking. There is a USD 1,500 required deposit which will be refunded to volunteers upon completion of the program.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Primary Education
  • Public Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Teaching
  • Youth
Age Range
Volunteers must have a BA degree
Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Marshall Islands

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • In-Person Interview Required
  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

Year Founded

1986

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