Date posted:2017-11-02 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected]
Are you a student or recent TEFL graduate looking for valuable professional experience in Spain? Start immediately until June 2018! Meddeas have some positions left to become a language assistant in a Spanish school. No matter what your background and level of Spanish are, there is a Meddeas’ programme for you. Receive a monthly income, free ongoing training and the opportunity to explore a country.
Available start dates:
- Now until June 2018 (apply by November 10th).
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PERKS OF THE PROGRAMMES:
• Join a Spanish school teaching 20-24 hours per week.
• Take a teaching-related certified course given by a Spanish university (paid by the programme).
• Receive a guaranteed monthly allowance, more than enough to live in Spain as a student.
• Have health insurance covered by the programme (EU citizens).
• Obtain help opening a bank account.
• Participate in a programme ran by a serious and professional organisation.
• Get advice from the school’s designated Tutor.
• Get initial training and participate in teaching workshops.
• Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the programme.
• Teach children aged two to eighteen – learners' English levels range from beginner to advanced.
• Enjoy paid school holidays (except for the summer period).
• Pay no fees.
DESIRABLE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
• Native-level English speaker, preferably with TEFL certification.
• Recent graduates (last four years) OR university students OR gap years.
• EU passport or residence permit holders.
• No previous teaching experience needed.
• Someone who enjoys working with children and/or young people.
• Energetic and imaginative.
• With no criminal records.
• Competence in the Spanish language is recommended, but not necessary.
WHY SPAIN?
Spain receives 63 million tourists every year thanks to its 41 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. It has a unique, vibrant and welcoming culture. At the same, time it is a Western European country with affordable living standards and high personal security levels. Last but not least, learning Spanish will boost your employability.
SO WHAT DOES MEDDEAS OFFER YOU?
According to your background and interests, there is a Meddeas’ programme for you that will include a University certified course.
Advanced Programme
• Qualifications: a degree in English OR any degree + TEFL course OR degree in Education
• Conversation practice with up to 28 pupils
• Monthly grant is 912 Euros per month OR 462 Euros per month + full board accommodation with a host family
Graduate Programme
• Qualifications: any degree
• Conversation practice with up to 14 pupils
• Monthly grant is 862 Euros per month OR 412 Euros per month + full board accommodation with a host family
Speakers Programme
• Minimum qualifications: any degree OR university students OR gap years.
• Conversation practice with small groups OR assisting the main teacher
• Monthly grant is 312 Euros per month + full board accommodation with a host family
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
There are two lodging options: full board accommodation with a host family or independent housing, depending on your own interests. Families in these programmes are linked to the school and chosen by its principal. In fact, they host the Language Assistant on a volunteer basis to experience a cultural and linguistic immersion. During the programme, the family will cover meals and accommodation expenses.
TO APPLY:
Doubts? Interested? Send an email to the address given on the job heading.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.
