Teach Corps - Education Majors
Education is at the heart of our program, so naturally Education majors/minors have an awesome opportunity to get involved, make a big impact, and gain a tremendous amount from their experience. We invite you to join us any time of year as there are always many ways in which you can make a difference:
English Education
Learning English is a highly sought after skill in the Dominican Republic as it opens doors to more opportunities. During the school year there are opportunities to work in local schools teaching English vocabulary. We also assist with teaching Spanish literacy, where the children appreciate the opportunity to read from books. During school breaks and during the summer, you'll be working to provide these same school children with fun and interactive learning camps, focusing on English and reading, but also including art, recreation, music, and health.
"Teaching long term here in Monte Cristi has definitely been a most rewarding experience for me. My time here has given me the confidence and experience I need to walk into and teach in any classroom."Nina Jacob, Rutgers University
Summer Learning Camps
During the summer we provide summer learning camps to thousands of children in the community. These camps offer both educational and recreational activities for the children. We offer both a Christian focus and a non-Christian focus in the summer.
Our summer program is a great experience to share with a friend or a family member. We encourage you to invite your friends, classmates and family to join you! We have an unlimited number of kids to work with this summer; the only thing that limits us is the number of volunteers we have.
Other Internship Opportunities
As a Teach Corps intern you can expect to be involved in many activities which include the following:
- Teaching English at the Teach Corps English Institute. Including responsibilities for planning, developing and presenting organized learning opportunities for students.
- Providing educational opportunities to local schools and disadvantaged communities.
- Leading short-term volunteer groups in a school setting.
- Spanish language learning opportunities.
- Previous teaching experience is not required to teach with Teach Corp, however we do ask that you bring creativity and a willingness to make learning English fun and interactive!