Friday, June 22, 2012

United Nations Young Professionals Program

The U.S. Department of State announces for all qualified U.S. citizens:

The United Nations 2012 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination for UN junior professional posts.

YPP is a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the UN through an annual entrance examination. This year the examination is targeting US citizens in a variety of fields, including:

Architecture

Economic Affairs

Information System and Technology

Political Affairs

Radio Production

Social Affairs

To qualify, applicants must be no more than 32 years old as of 12/31/12 and have at least an undergraduate degree in one of the above fields. The examination tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well as your awareness of international affairs.

The application process open July 13, 2012 and closes September 12, 2012. The exam will be held on December 5, 2012 in New York City and San Francisco. Learn more about the requirements and application process at:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE&lang=en-US

Monday, June 18, 2012

Travel Writing, Photography, & Film-making Opportunity

Attention Aspiring Travel Writers, Photographers, and Filmmakers:


Are you going abroad this fall? 


If so, consider applying for the Glimpse Corespondents Program.  Selected applicants receive the following benefits: 
Application for Fall 2012: July 31st 

Monday, June 11, 2012

Teaching Abroad: Teach in Japan through the MeySen Academy

Over its 40 year history, MeySen Academy has become one of Japan's premiere educational institutions specializing in early childhood development and English as a Foreign Language (EFL).
 
 We are looking for role models of high integrity, passion and energy to work with our students and team. If this is you, then get ready for a life and career enhancing opportunity!
 
 
Which position(s) would you qualify for with your educational background?
 
For those with an Elementary Education degree: 
  • Kindergarten Immersion Teacher (4 and 5 year old classrooms) 
  • Immersion Friends Club Teacher (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade classrooms)
For those with a Secondary Education degree:
  • Immersion Friends Club Teacher (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade classrooms)
  • Plus an optional Jr. or Sr. High EFL English Class
For those with a Bachelor in any field of study:
  •  Friends Club Teacher (1st through 6th grade students)
  • Plus an optional Jr. or Sr. High EFL English Class
 
**GOOD NEWS! Japanese language is NOT required for any of the above positions.**
 
 
Our Team Members Enjoy these Benefits:
  • Competitive monthly salary; End of the year bonus; Yearly, renewable contracts
  • Fully furnished housing
  • Round trip airfare for each year-long contract
  • National health insurance
  • Paid training provided
  • Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Supportive team from Japan and from around the world!
 
 The GrapeSEED Curriculum:
 
GrapeSEED is laser focused on ensuring teacher success. It does that by combining the world’s first functional-notional English curriculum with extensive training, comprehensive teaching tools and ongoing classroom support. For more information about this amazing curriculum, please see their website at: http://www.grapeseed.com/en.html
 
Contact Information:
 Melissa Blakeslee, Recruiter
U.S. Telephone Number: 253-230-8616
MeySen Academy Homepage: www.meysen.ac.jp
 
Job Outline & APPLICATION INFORMATION
 
 *Kindergarten Immersion Teacher (4 and 5 year old classrooms)
 The Immersion Program is open to four and five year old Japanese children who are working towards becoming bi-lingual. Outside of a 40-minute long Japanese class, the classroom of 16 children are immersed in English; learning through songs, chants, short poems, memory work, games, stories and some phonics and writing. Due to the classroom being entirely in English, the English teacher needs to be very sensitive to the needs of their students and also quite creative in communicating with them.
 Qualifications:
  •  Native English speaker with a degree in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.) from an accredited college or university
  •  Experience working with children in either a formal or informal setting.
  • Honest, hardworking, flexible and dedicated individual who has a warm and energetic personality.
  • Salary Information: Annual base salary starts at ¥3,240,000
  • Monthly Break-down: ¥220,000 + ¥50,000 (housing subsidy) = ¥270,000 per month
 
*Immersion Friends Club Teacher (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade classrooms)
 Immersion Friends Club is an after school English program for elementary school students who are graduates of our Immersion Kindergarten Program. The children attend class four to six days a week in order to continue their English education. At Immersion Friends Club, the children study in an all English environment not only in the classroom but also during playtime, pony riding, Bible stories, parties, field trips, camps and many other activities.
 Qualifications:
  •  Native English speaker with at least a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education from an accredited college or university
  • Experience working with children in either a formal or informal setting.
  • Honest, hardworking, flexible and dedicated individual who has a warm and energetic personality.
  • Salary Information: Annual base salary starts at ¥2,880,000  
  • Monthly Break-down: ¥190,000 + ¥50,000 (housing subsidy) = ¥240,000 per month
 
*Friends Club Teacher (1st through 6th grade students)
 Friends Club is an after school English program for elementary school students who are graduates of our kindergarten. The children attend classes three times a week to continue their English education. At Friends Club, not only do the children study English but there is also playtime, pony riding, Bible stories, parties, field trips, camps and many other activities.
Qualifications:
 
  • Native English speaker with at least a two year degree from an accredited college or university
  • Experience working with children in either a formal or informal setting.
  • Honest, hardworking, flexible and dedicated individual who has a warm and energetic personality.
  • Salary Information: Annual base salary starts at ¥2,760,000
  • Monthly Break-down: ¥180,000 + ¥50,000 (housing subsidy) = ¥230,000 per month
 
*September to March Substitute Option 
 
This position is a 40 hour work week that gets you invaluable experience working, sooner rather than later. with our students and curriculum. This six month contract would roll into one of our yearlong contracts as either an Immersion Kindergarten or Immersion F.C. teacher with the start of the new school year on April 1st.
  •  Salary Information: ¥150,000/Month (including the ¥50,000 housing subsidy)
  • Qualifications: Same as those listed above with either the Immersion Kindergarten or Immersion F.C. positions.
 
Online Application for ALL Positions: http://www.applitrack.com/meysen/onlineapp/default.aspx


TIMELINE
*Substitute Option:
(Open to Immersion Candidates ONLY)
All Above Positions: 
(Based on the Japanese School Year)
Application Deadline
Jan. – May 1st
September 1st
Interviews:
April – May
Sept. – Nov.
Training & Start Month:
September
February
Contract Duration:
September to next year’s March PLUSà
April to following year’s March

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Immediate Openings for Teaching English Abroad (WorldTeach)

WorldTeach, www.worldteach.org, is currently still accepting applications for some of our immediate openings as several of our partners have requested additional volunteers.

Volunteer responsibilities range from program to program. American Samoa is looking for a volunteer science teacher. The Chuuk, Micronesia program is looking for a head teacher to manage basic administrative work amongst the WorldTeach volunteers, as well as volunteers to teach science, math, and English. In Pohnpei, Micronesia, a volunteer with a masters degree in mathematics is needed to teach at the College of Micronesia. Lastly, we are seeking two more volunteers to help teach English and computer skills to leprosy-affected families in India. We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward these along to your students and colleagues.


Thank you,

 Thanh Nguyen


*American Samoa* – Volunteer Teacher: We are looking for one more volunteer with a science background. Thanks to generous funding from the American Samoa Department of Education, this program will be fully funded. To apply, please send resume (include two references) and cover letter to admissions@worldteach.org.

*Chuuk, Micronesia – Head Teacher*: Situated in one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Chuuk program will complement our existing partnerships in Pohnpei and Kosrae. The Head Teacher position is a part-time one-year commitment with responsibilities for the day-to-day management of the WorldTeach program in Chuuk, the ongoing support and oversight of volunteers, and the coordination with the hosting schools and Chuuk Department of Education. The Head Teacher also teaches part time. For more information and to apply, please click here<http://www.worldteach.org/atf/cf/%7B55fe7c07-383f-412c-943d-2504b0396475%7D/MICRONESIA%20CHUUK%202012-2013.PDF>

*Chuuk, Micronesia – Volunteer Teacher:* The majority of volunteers will teach English, math, and science at Chuuk High School in the capital of Weno. Thanks to generous funding from the Chuuk Department of Education, this program will be fully funded. The funding covers the cost of pre-departure support and materials, round-trip international airfare from a designated US departure city, health and emergency evacuation insurance, in-country training, and field staff support. Room and board are provided in-country. A stipend will be provided on a monthly basis to volunteers during the school year. Due to safety concerns on the island for expatriate women, we strongly encourage only men to apply for the first year of this program. To apply, please upload your resume and essays to our online application, and email admissions@worldteach.org to express interest.

 *Guyana – Volunteer Teacher:* We are proud of our strong partnership with the Guyanese Ministry of Education (MoE) that makes this program possible, and invite you to join us in our mission to aid the Guyanese government in achieving its educational goals. Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America where the language of instruction in schools is English. The MoE sponsors volunteers to teach a variety of subject areas, with a focus on math and science, in public schools scattered throughout the country. Volunteers depart in August for 11 months. The partially funded volunteer commitment of $2500 covers airfare, health and evacuation insurance, housing, and monthly stipend. To apply, please upload your resume and essays to our online application, and email admissions@worldteach.org to express interest.

 *Marshall Islands – Volunteer Teacher: *Volunteers* *teach* *English* *in the bustling cities or on the remote atolls across the vast ocean.  Volunteers who teach English as a Second or Foreign Language will be eligible to receive WorldTeach’s accreditted TEFL certification. The program is set to depart in July 2012 for 11 months. Thanks to generous funding from the Marshall Islands Department of Education, this program is fully funded. The funding covers the cost of pre-departure support and materials, round-trip international airfare from a designated US departure city, health and emergency evacuation insurance, in-country training, and field staff support. Room and board are provided in-country. A stipend will be provided on a monthly basis to volunteers during the school year. To apply, please send resume (include two references) and cover letter explaining your motivation to teach in the Marshall Islands to admissions@worldteach.org.

*Pohnpei, Micronesia – Volunteer Teacher:* We are looking for one more volunteer with a master’s degree in math to teach at the College of Micronesia. Thanks to generous funding from the Pohnpei Department of Education, this program will be fully funded. To apply, please send resume (include two references) and cover letter to admissions@worldteach.org.


*Tamil Nadu, India – Volunteer Teacher:* We are looking to fill two more volunteer placements at Rising Star Outreach, an NGO dedicated to helping leprosy-affected families. WorldTeach volunteers there will teach computer skills and English to the children. Volunteers may also elect to help in the nearby leprosy colonies either through a medical mission or by teaching children who cannot attend school. Volunteers depart this summer for orientation and must commit to 11 months of volunteering. Click here<http://www.worldteach.org/india>for more information. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to admissions@worldteach.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis until filled.

--

Thanh Nguyen
Director of Outreach and Administration
WorldTeach
One Brattle Square, Suite 550
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
www.worldteach.org
617.495.5527 tel
617.495.1599 fax

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Fulbright Information Sessions in June


If you're in Ann Arbor for the summer, now is a great time to start looking into the Fulbright program.  There will be three information sessions during the month of June.

Thursday, June 7
Wednesday, June 13
Tuesday, June 19

All sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in Room 2609 SSWB.

For more information about the U-M Fulbright application process, please see this earlier post: http://mgoabroad.blogspot.com/2012/05/more-fulbright-information-sessions.html