Teaching Assistant

Overview: The majority of volunteers work as classroom assistants. Classroom assistants are placed with a particular teacher and grade throughout their stay. As a classroom assistant, you would prepare teaching materials, help with classroom management, assist with lessons, and work one-on-one with kids who need extra help. You can work as an English Classroom Assistant or a Spanish Classroom Assistant, depending on your language level. You do not need to know Spanish, but a working knowledge is an advantage. You must work as a Classroom Assistant for a minimum of 1 week.

Requirements: A flexible approach to work; the ability to work as part of a team but also on your own initiative; positive outlook; enjoy working with children and have an appreciation of the pressures and demands within the academic work environment.

Level of Spanish: None necessary as a prerequisite for the English classrooms, but a working knowledge is a huge advantage. For the Spanish class rooms intermediate Spanish is requiered.

Benefits:

• Continued support from the Volunteer Coordinator throughout the duration of the position
• Assistance in organizing a homestay and transportation from the airport
• The opportunity to work in an international, multi-cultural environment
• Collaborate in the development of an organization working for the benefit of Guatemalan children
• Letters of Recommendation

Minimum Commitment: 1 week minimum

Hours: 8:00 - 3:00pm, hours can be flexible

Volunteer Fee: All international volunteers are asked for a one-time donation of $75 to cover the administrative costs of running the volunteer program.

Email Kellen at visitors@eftcfoundation.org if you are interested in volunteering!