Information for term Teach in Spain Short Term
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Overview
Click to OpenAs a part-time Language and Culture Assistant in the Community of Madrid, you will help Spanish students develop their conversational English skills by creating fun and engaging activities.
This program option lets you start in January, halfway through the normal school year! View Fall start dates.
Program Highlights
- Teach 16 hours per week, with 3-day weekends
- €1,000 monthly stipend
- 24/7 support from CIEE staff in Spain
- Pre-departure assistance including visa guidance
- 4-day orientation in Madrid with 7 total nights of hotel accommodation
- Placement within the Community of Madrid
- No Spanish language requirement
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| TERM | Program Dates | COMPENSATION | DEADLINE |
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| Spring 1 Semester | Mid-Jan to late-June | 1,000 Euro (approx. $1,150)/month | November 1 |
About Our Program Fees
As a non-profit organization, CIEE relies on program fees to provide participants with placement assistance, international insurance, orientation, and support before and after arrival. The program fee of $2,200 is paid in two installments:
- $500 commitment deposit after acceptance ($1,000 for programs with TEFL)
- Remaining balance due when you receive your placement
CIEE alumni receive a 10% discount!
What's Included
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- Placement as a Language and Culture Assistant in the Community of Madrid
- Pre-departure assistance – including visa guidance
- iNext international insurance with 24-hour emergency assistance
- Ongoing support from CIEE staff in Spain
- Airport pickup and transportation to your orientation hotel on arrival day
- Four days of orientation with topics including housing, banking, residency, health & safety, and more
- Seven nights of hotel accommodation provided during orientation
- Cultural activities and most meals during orientation
The Destination
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The Destination
Madrid is the heart of Spain. More than a rich cultural heritage site boasting world-renowned art museums, Madrid is a lively, artistic metropolis with a variety of food, tapas bars, dance shows, opera, concerts, parks, jazz clubs, soccer matches, ethnic neighborhoods, and contemporary theater and cinema – all ready for you to explore.
School placements are located in the Region of Madrid, in urban and suburban areas up to 120 minutes away from Sol, the central point of the city. Participants arrange their own housing, so they have control over how long their commute is. Teachers can choose to live near their schools, or commute from further away, giving everyone the option of living in the city center if they would like to.
The Take-Aways
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COMPENSATION
Monthly stipend of €1000
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PREPARATION
Job placement, pre-departure assistance, an online pre-departure course, four day in-country orientation, cultural activities.
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ASSISTANCE
Visa application guidance, iNext international insurance, 24-hour support from CIEE staff in Spain, resources for finding housing.
Job Description
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You'll work at a public school as an English Language and Culture Assistant, a role that is part of a nationwide initiative. As a native English speaker, you will be assisting classes or small groups of students in order to develop their listening and conversational skills, as well as facilitating cultural exchange. In many schools, you'll also teach English to members of the school staff. If you are placed in a bilingual school you may facilitate English conversational activities in subjects such as science, art, and history.
Exact responsibilities of Language and Culture Assistants vary according to each individual school. However, you won’t be left alone with an entire class of students, nor will you be responsible for grading, discipline, or the independent supervision of students.
Assistants in Madrid typically have 16 classroom hours per week.
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COMPENSATION
CIEE Language and Culture Assistants in Madrid receive a monthly stipend 1,000 Euro (approx. $1,150). For most participants, this is adequate to afford a comfortable lifestyle. If you’re careful with spending, you’ll have some money for fun and to explore Spain and other European countries. Your income will go further outside of city centers where the cost of shared accommodations, food, transportation, entertainment, etc., are lower. We will provide you with advice on how to find an affordable apartment and how to best plan your budget each month.
Most program participants also teach private English classes, either through their school or independently. CIEE can help here, too, with advice on how to advertise and find private lessons when you get to Spain.
CIEE participants have paid vacation days during Holy Week, which is the week before Easter. Official provincial calendars are available in September.
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Schools
CIEE teachers are placed at schools participating in an ongoing bilingual initiative led by the Spanish government, including elementary, middle, and high schools. Most schools are in suburban and rural areas outside the city centers. In the region of Madrid, it is possible to live in the city center and commute to your school if you are placed in a small town or suburb. Location and age-group preferences are considered by CIEE, but we are not able to guarantee specific placement preferences.
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Workload
You will lead conversational activities in English and give presentations on your home culture. You may also participate in other activities, such as music, theater, sporting events, English language clubs, and more. In addition to your classroom hours, you may be required to spend a few hours attending planning or professional development sessions each week. You’ll still have ample time to take part in activities that further enrich your experience, such as finding an internship with a local business, volunteering for a local charity, or teaching private English lessons.
Qualifications
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