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Yearlong English Teaching Assistant

Opportunity International Nicaragua
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Granada, Granada, Nicaragua
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are expected to work regular school hours (7am-3pm Monday through Friday) for the duration of the semester.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided, Housing Available, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    All volunteers should be excited to live in community with each other as they contribute to the shared mission of OIN.

    Description

    Make an Impact. Gain Experience. Live Abroad.

    Opportunity International Nicaragua is a community economic development nonprofit working in rural Nicaragua to expand access to education and entrepreneurship. Volunteers support our rural education and career readiness initiatives as English Teaching Assistants at Escuela Secundaria Técnica Emprendedora, our technical high school outside Granada.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support local English teachers with daily lessons
    • Run English conversation groups with small groups of students
    • Help prepare students for English presentations and other evaluations
    • Contribute to the long-term goal of all students achieving B2 English proficiency by graduation

    What You'll Gain:

    • Meaningful experience with an established community-economic development nonprofit
    • Language immersion and the chance to improve your Spanish
    • Deep community with other volunteers
    • Experience living abroad with opportunities for independent travel across Latin America

    Program Details:

    • Location: Granada, Nicaragua
    • Timeline: July 2025 – June 2026
    • Break: Early December – late January (volunteers return home)
    • Stipend: $350/month for food and living expenses
    • Housing: Free housing in central Granada
    • Arrival: Includes 3-week Spanish immersion and homestay

    Who Should Apply:

    • Recent college graduates
    • No teaching license or Spanish fluency required
    • Open to living simply, learning cross-culturally, and building relationships

    Make an Impact. Gain Experience. Live Abroad.

    Opportunity International Nicaragua is a community economic development nonprofit working in rural Nicaragua to expand access to education and entrepreneurship. Volunteers support our rural education and career readiness initiatives as English Teaching Assistants at Escuela Secundaria Técnica Emprendedora, our technical high school outside Granada.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support local English teachers with daily lessons
    • Run English conversation groups with small groups of students
    • Help prepare students for English presentations and other evaluations
    • Contribute to the long-term goal of all students achieving B2 English proficiency by graduation

    What You'll Gain:

    • Meaningful experience with an established community-economic development nonprofit
    • Language immersion and the chance to improve your Spanish
    • Deep community with other volunteers
    • Experience living abroad with…

    Location

    On-site

    Opportunity International Nicaragua

    Granada, Nicaragua
    Directions

    Volunteer housing is provided in Granada's city-center. The organization will facilitate transportation to the school.

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