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 / Skills Needed:
* 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
Language:
English
Language 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 Includes:
Emergency evacuation services,
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
International travel,
Language instruction,
Living stipend,
Medical insurance,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
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.
Salary / Pay: 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-hour 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.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
education,
English teaching,
primary education,
public education,
secondary education,
teaching
and youth
Age Range: Volunteers must have a BA degree
This Program is open to
Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Marshall Islands
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
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 based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.
Year Founded: 1986