Recruiting an English Language Teaching Intern in Dakar
Location: Senegal: Dakar
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: year round
Description
Chez Alpha Books and English Language Services in Dakar, Senegal invites applicants for the intern position of English Language instructor. The internship opportunity is ongoing and year round.
Chez Alpha provides private and group English courses along with SAT and TOEFL prep to the students and working adults.
Courses are normally between hours of 9 am-6 pm with a flexible schedule although teaching can easily be six days per week.
Instructors are paid a salary relative to the local scale per class and must be able to commit to a 6 month period.
Other areas include providing SAT and TOEFL prep or tutorial assistance in English.
Qualifications
* Able to work within an existing team of local administrators
* Previous teaching experience required
* Minimum Bachelor degree
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Able to work within the reality of day to day life in Dakar, including powercuts, rainy season, etc.
* French speaking skills helpful but not required
* Professional appearance and attitude
* Strong level of commitment
Intern Types
- Education
- English as a Second Language
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1,000 - 2,500 USD for airline ticket
Cost Include Description:
Airline ticket depending on point of origin, food and living expenses. Accommodations are provided.
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
Housing/in country transport costs, use of all facilities in accommodations (internet, etc)Experience Required
yes
- Previous teaching experience required for both internships
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Literacy
- Managerial Consulting
- Marketing
- Organizational Development
- Primary Education
- Public Speaking Coordination
- Secondary Education
- Small Business Development
- Teaching
Typical Volunteer
Native English speaker, open minded, flexible and able to deal with day to day life in Senegal. Focused and hard working, has accepted the position to gain experience and not just money! Able to integrate community effectively and passionate about international experiences.Age Range
must be over 22 years of age up to 70This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Senegal
Independently
Application Process Involves
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeksYear Founded
2006
