Volunteer Resource Teacher

Program Description

Our primary need is for resource teachers in our bilingual school system, which is comprised of both an elementary and secondary school. Volunteer teachers may work with students from pre-K to 12th grade and can expect to work with small groups of students in several different subject areas, such as math, reading, and science. We do our best to match a volunteer’s preferences with his or her final assignment, though volunteers should approach their assignments with flexibility. Responsibilities as a teacher across all grade levels include preparing and giving lessons for small groups of students, evaluating and monitoring student performance, and participating in school-wide activities. All classes taught by foreign volunteers are given in English, and volunteers are not expected to make accommodations within their lesson plans for the language barrier.

Highlights

Volunteer teachers will have the opportunity to work with children ages 4 to 18 to improve their English and expand their worldview while being immersed in Honduran culture.

Qualifications

- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma and concurrent pursuit of a higher degree
- Experience working with children
- English proficiency of a native speaker
- Ability to commit to 11 months of service
- Ability to motivate and teach creatively, to adapt to differing cultural norms, and to work independently without close guidance
- Solid work ethic, a genuine desire to serve, and strong Christian values
- Teaching experience is not required, though it is highly preferred
- Spanish proficiency is not required, though volunteers must be willing to develop their Spanish language skills.

Volunteer Types

Education

What`s Included

- Monthly stipend of 7,500 Lempiras per month (approximately $325, depending on the exchange rate) for volunteers staying at least four months: Due to the low cost of living in our area, this is enough to cover food, utilities, personal care items, and modest travel expenses. It is possible to save with this amount and still live comfortably. Vacation time during Christmas holidays and Holy Week is paid.
- International travel medical insurance
- Housing
- Local cell phone and charger
- Wireless internet at school and in home