TLG JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The program “Teach and Learn with Georgia” is currently recruiting native English speakers to teach English in Georgian public schools! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will build your CV and provide you with exciting experiences!

About the program: “Teach and Learn with Georgia” (TLG) is a progressive education movement initiated by the Georgian government in 2010 that recruits native English speakers to teach English in Georgian public schools. The program aims to improve Georgia’s nationwide English language proficiency in an effort towards further globalization.

Position:
• Volunteer-teacher of English as a foreign language

Benefits of the participants:
• Salary: 750 GEL per month
• FREE Round-trip Ticket to and from Georgia
• FREE Medical Insurance
• Paid vacation during winter holidays
• Housing and Living Accommodations
• Mobile Phone on the TLG Corporate Network
• 24/7 Support from the TLG Staff
• Orientation Training Upon Arrival
• Mid-term trainings
• Airport pick up
• Professional Practice and life experience

Minimum qualifications:
• Native speaker in the language being taught (English, French or German)
• Education:
- BA/BS in education, didactics, linguistics, methodology in teaching a foreign language or in any related discipline
- OR BA/BS in any discipline and teaching experience
- OR a final year Bachelor’s degree student of the following disciplines: education, didactics, linguistics, teaching a foreign language or in any related discipline
• Clean nationwide Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Medical test clearance
• French and German native speakers should possess English language skill to the level of B1
• Ability and willingness to adapt to unfamiliar customs and family norms
• An open-mind, and a strong motivation to make a difference

Desirable Additional Qualifications:
• Have a foreign language teaching certificate
• Completed academic course in education, didactics, linguistics, foreign language teaching and any other related fields
• Primary teaching experience
• Volunteer experience within a community, with youth or any other related fields
• Experience in educational projects and project management

Other Details:
• Destination: Throughout the country of Georgia (Eastern Europe)
• Number of vacant positions: 100
• Length of the contract: 1 academic year
• Visa requirements: The volunteers should apply for D1 visa category prior to arrival
• Approximate arrival date in Georgia: End of August, 2015

Please, fill in the application form at www.tlg.gov.ge no later than the 30th of June, 2015.
We look forward to hearing from you!