Internships Details

About the Organization

Private bilingual pre-school through high school. Special Education program for Downs Syndrome children. The primary/middle school has 400 students with average class size of 20-25 students. Primary and middle school are well furnished with books, bulletin boards, and educational materials including a computer classroom with 20 computers. The pre-school (150 students) and the high school (100 students) are a short distance from the primary/middle school. The school also offers music class and physical education.

The school is situated at the outskirts of the lovely tourist town of Puerto Vallarta and is located in a quiet neighborhood at the foot of a mountain range. The climate is hot and humid.

Job Description

In addition to teaching English, interns may also assist teachers with special projects and activities in art, music, one-on-one tutoring, and substitute in various grades as needed. Qualified interns may work with Downs Syndrome children. The school director will determine specific duties and assignments appropriate to intern's training, interests and school needs. Interns are regarded as professional staff and are expected to maintain the daily work schedule, do necessary classroom preparation and participate in school tasks and events. At the pre-school, English is taught through activities and through books that the children make. Interns at the pre-school will be provided a uniform. Materials for developing lesson plans are available. High school students receive preparation to pass TOEFL exams.

# of Positions per term

3

Start Dates

Fall (mid August - mid December), Winter (early January - end March), Spring (beg April - end June/beg July)

Duration of Internship

10 weeks to 10 months

Qualifications

Academic Background

All undergraduate/graduate majors with preference given to education majors. ESL training and/or experience helpful.

Skills/Experience

Native English speaker. Interns must have training or experience working with groups of children within or outside a classroom setting. Requires skills/ability to deal with classroom management. ESL/EFL training helpful.

Language Ability

Completion of 2nd year university level Spanish (to facilitate daily living).

Other Requirements

Along with your application, please submit an electronic photo of yourself (this will be used to place you in a homestay family).

Internship Costs

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	$600-$700
Visa Fees
Recommended Immunizations

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$0
Food	$50
Local Transportation	$50
Recreation	$50
Personal Expenses	$50

Compensation

room and board provided in a homestay

Additional Expense Information

The Teaching Internships in Mexico receive priority consideration for the IE3 Scholarship.

Room and board is provided free of charge by the school in a homestay family who is connected with the school. Students should budget approximately $600 for expenses for a 12 week period. Students who go out frequently or plan to travel on weekends, should budget additional funds.

Additional Information

www.ispac.com.mx

Dress code is conservative-casual. No tattoos or body piercings. No jeans with holes. No beach sandals or flip-flops.

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