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Year-long Volunteer Teacher in Pohnpei or Kosrae
Location: Micronesia: Colonia
Program Duration: 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Dates: Depart mid-July
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Phone: 617-495-5527
Fax: 617-495-1599
Description
The WorldTeach program in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is still developing as first year-long program on Pohnpei Island began in 2006. Volunteers could teach at Pohnpeian high schools, in the capital of Kolonia, or in more rural sites. Primary education is compulsory for Grades 18. Children are required to begin first grade at the age of six. However, entrance to high school is determined by achievement on an entrance examination and only about one-third of the elementary graduates pass the examination annually.
Pohnpeian is the native language, but English is commonly spoken throughout the FSM, especially on Pohnpei. High school students will know English well, meaning that all classes will be taught in English. Volunteers should be prepared to teach Math, Science or English, and to be flexible to the needs of the school. Applicants with college classes in Math and Science will be given preference, although a Math or Science degree is not a requirement.
Highlights
Placements & Housing
Volunteers on Pohnpei will live in Kolonia, the main town, or in Madolenihmw or Kitti, the sites of the two rural high schools on the island. Volunteers will live together in apartments or houses.
On Kosrae, volunteers will have the option to live with either a host family or in a furnished house or apartment with other volunteers, all within relatively easy traveling distance to school.
Micronesians are welcoming and thoughtful volunteers should have no problem getting to know the interesting culture of the FSM.
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree (in any subject)
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development
* 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$:
A USD 1,500 deposit refunded upon completion
Cost Include Description:
Program Cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation and training, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, a living stipend throughout your service, 24-hour field support, after-service support and networking, and a living stipend of USD 150 a month.
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
In addition to housing, volunteers will receive a living stipend of USD 150 a month.Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Education
- English Teaching
- Primary Education
- Public Education
- Teaching
- Volunteering
Age Range
must have a bachelor's degreeThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to Micronesia
Independently
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeksPost 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
