7 jobs found in new york

Apr 23, 2019
Volunteer Teacher in Honduras Featured
Volunteer Teach in Honduras 2019 - 2020 (room & board included) BECA’s mission is to provide quality bilingual education to the educationally disenfranchised while fostering meaningful cultural exchange. Our model is built on a partnership between Hondurans committed to quality, progressive education and international volunteers interested in a truly meaningful cultural collaboration. BECA recruits English-speaking volunteers to fill teaching positions at our three unique bilingual schools in Honduras. The Classroom Teacher is a team member who plays an integral role in the bilingual education of our students. The highlight of this job is the genuine nature of the experience: leading a classroom of 25 students, supporting fellow teachers in the classroom, getting to know your students and their families and immersing oneself in Honduran culture. Please note that applicants need not be certified teachers or fluent Spanish speakers. Currently, we are recruiting volunteer teachers for our bilingual (Catholic) school located at Amigos de Jesus Bilingual School (ADJ) ADJ is located in the beautiful countryside, about an hour from San Pedro Sula, the business capital of Honduras. What makes ADJ so special is that it is not just a bilingual school (with a soccer field, of course!), it is a children's home for more than 135 neglected/abandoned children. Under a strong Catholic faith, the children are loved by all, knowing that they have a forever home. ADJ is a self-sustainable community with its own Catholic chapel, lumber mill, family-style homes, farm animals, and robust vegetable gardens. Our ADJ volunteers live and work on-site at ADJ. While volunteers do not have to be of any faith or religion to teach there, the community is one grounded in the Catholic faith. When BECA volunteers teach at ADJ, they never want to leave. It is an incredibly spiritual and truly beautiful community. Benefits: Travel stipends are available on a case-by-case basis as well as needs-based scholarships to ensure that anyone who wants to make this commitment can do so. There is no fee to volunteer with us and applicants need not be certified teachers or fluent Spanish speakers. BECA provides shared living accommodation; a daily food stipend, temporary residency status, 6-week Intensive Summer Teaching Training, ongoing teacher support, and professional development opportunities. Volunteers are responsible for their flights to Honduras, health insurance to cover them while they are in country, and background check costs. If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!
Bilingual Education For Central America (BECA) New York, NY, USA Full time
Apr 24, 2019
Volunteer Teacher (in Honduras)
  For the 2019 - 2020 school year, our one-year teaching commitment begins in July 2019 and ends in June 2020. Teachers have a holiday break from approximately Dec. 20 until Jan. 6. All selected volunteer teachers are assigned to an elementary classroom, a middle school classroom, or a resource teacher role. BECA interviewers will explain the differences between the three positions in detail, but for now we have listed the general responsibilities required of all teachers. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate relationships with parents and other community members Lesson-plan and teach in English all subject areas with the exception of Español and Estudios Sociales Foster a safe and productive classroom environment for students Serve as a Lunch/Recess monitor Support your fellow teachers in school and at home Serve as an ambassador for BECA by helping to spread the word about our work through your various networks ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Maintain attendance records for all students in your homeroom File a copy of your weekly lesson plans Provide the Administration with a copy of your weekly class schedule Sign Attendance Book upon entering/leaving school each day (required by law) Ensure classroom is ready for students at beginning of each school day Attend all teacher meetings Keep the Administration informed of any problems or concerns (disciplinary or otherwise) you are having with students Keep student files updated with the necessary information Keep the office informed of extended absences of students EXAM ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES Grade exams Collect performance grades from other teachers and prepare Bimester report cards Fill out electronic and hard-copy versions of grading spreadsheet OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and organize extracurricular activities for students Attend Association of Parents Meetings (at discretion of Administrator) Participate in fundraising efforts to support BECA's program costs SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS A commitment to BECA's mission and a dedication to social justice Fluency in English Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills Capacity to manage multiple taks simultaneously Willingness to operate in a low-resource environment under challenging living conditions While BECA asks for a one year commitment from our volunteer teachers, we actively encourage teachers to consider returning following their initial year with us. BECA recognizes that there are huge benefits to teachers returning for a second year. Returning teachers are much more effective in the classroom thanks to their previous year's experience. Just as importantly for a community school model like ours, returners serve as a bridge between new teachers and the community, helping new team members adapt to their roles much more quickly than they otherwise would. Second-year teachers are offered a monthly stipend, which is designed to cover all out-of-pocket expenses that a volunteer might incur during their time with BECA. If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!
Bilingual Education For Central America (BECA) New York, NY, USA Full time
Apr 23, 2019
Summer Camp Counselor in Honduras
  We seek approximately 10 Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Camp 2019 (approximately June 27 - July 20, 2019) for children in grades 1-5. The camp is structured to provide our students with opportunities to remain immersed in the English language over the summer through fun games and activities - making the transition back to classes in August less difficult and preventing summer learning loss. RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, execute, and document daily activities for students in a collaborative environment Make summer camp a fun way for students to maintain/increase their English language ability Work together to plan activities across disciplines including art, reading and writing, and physical activity   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS A commitment to BECA’s mission and a dedication to social justice Fluency in English Experience working with children (preferred) Willingness to operate and be creative in a low-resource environment Foundational knowledge of Spanish (not required but helpful)   Because the Summer Camp is a supplemental program, BECA recoups the program's expenses through donations paid by Summer Camp Counselors who wish to participate. In exchange for this experience, we ask that you contribute or fundraise $1,000 for the BECA program to help defray costs (food, accommodation, training, materials, and a high speed internet connection). A reduced contribution may be available for college students with demonstrated need. For current college students, please note that volunteers in the past have successfully applied for on-campus grant monies to cover this expense and travel. We encourage you to explore what opportunities your college offers to subsidize summer experiences. Please contact us if you have any questions; we will try to help you in any way possible. If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!
Bilingual Education For Central America (BECA) New York, NY, USA Full time
Apr 23, 2019
Program Administrator in Honduras
  A  Program Administrator  is an in-country team member who is crucial to the operation of BECA’s partnership model. At each of BECA’s three school sites, one Program Administrator is hired to play a key leadership role within the school both on behalf of the volunteer team and on behalf of the Honduran School Director and our Partner. The primary role of the Program Admin is to work as a liason between BECA volunteer teachers and the Honduran staff at the school both in logistical matters like calendar and staff meetings and in cultural matters like assisting with event-planning for school holidays and supporting collaboration between a culturally-diverse staff. Additionally, the Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing and running the school scholarship (Becado) program, which helps provide access to high quality bilingual education to families from a wide variety of economic backgrounds within the community. For these reasons, the Program Administrator must be fluent in both Spanish and English, and feel comfortable speaking publicly, engaging in school board meetings, and having professional conversations with parents, teachers, and other staff in both languages. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as administrative leader and BECA representative at the school Ensure that volunteers perform duties in a goal-oriented, culturally sensitive way, and that they act in a way that is consistent with BECA's mission Maintain regular communication with our volunteer teachers, the Honduran School Director, and our partners to support clear communication channels and growth of the school and its programs Oversee and direct Becado (student-scholarship) Program by organizing the point system and arranging systems for on-going communication and planning with involved parents Work in coordination with the Honduran School Director to implement the school-wide discipline protocol, build teacher schedules, organize duties, coordinate school events, and plan monthly Staff Meetings Attend all discipline meetings Handle parent complaints and comments Coordinate with fellow Program Administrators to collaborate and share best practices between schools Communicate regularly with the In-Country Director to ensure needed supports are in place and to monitor the condition and quality of our programs Report directly to the In-Country Director and maintain open communication with BECA Staff If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!
Bilingual Education For Central America (BECA) New York, NY, USA Full time