Job Position at Conce

One of FundaVida´s sites is in desperate need for a teacher. Thought I would go ahead and post this just incase anyone out there is interested....

Description of Position: Concepcion:

* A Christian Believer.

* Preferably a 1 year commitment to serve.

*Desire to teach young people English ( ages 10 to 14 years) from the community of Concepcion (San Jose area of Costa Rica), with the goal of them becoming bilingual, which will open the doors to employment opportunities; reaching these young people for Christ by covering verses from the Word, in English, during the classes.

There are many needs in this community and the children are at high risk - on many levels. We have 2 Intensive classes in English ( total at this time, of around 15 children) and are in the process of setting up a Satellite Program with 2 classes, for around 20 children ( this is a class geared to learning English on a less formal basis with the use of games, song, crossword puzzles etc. ) We hope to extend this program to the community of Linda Vista

The position would also ideally include the overseeing and coordinating of the short term volunteers who help out at Funda Vida, as well as overseeing the Satellite program at Linda Vista

Having a grasp of Spanish would be very beneficial, (but is not a requirement) and would help facilitate the forming of relationships with these children. Although the program is essentially focused on teaching English, the goals are much wider, as we seek to bring Hope to these children to rise above their circumstances and to know and experience the New Life in Christ.

The candidate does not have to be ESL trained, the program is structured from the ESL books "Side by Side" which is very user/teacher friendly.

* The candidate will serve under the organization Funda Vida, alongside other Believers who will provide an encouraging foundation from which to gain support while serving.

* Accommodation will be paid for - either food and accommodation with a Tico (local) family, or accommodation only, up to a maximum of $350 per month.

* The candidate must be willing to exit the country every 3 months for visa renewal purposes.

* The new semester will begin toward the end of July.