Website Meddeas
Job Description
Job Summary
Application period open now! Becoming a Language Assistant in a Spanish school with Meddeas is a unique experience that will stay with you forever. During one academic year, you will be enrolled in a structured program and teach 20 hours a week in one of the 200 educational centers we work with. Gain international experience teaching English in Spain and add transferable skills to your resume. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover a new culture and language.
Details of Position
Are you a student or recent graduate looking for a valuable professional experience in Spain? Don’t miss out this opportunity to teach English in Spain and become a Language Assistant in a private school. No matter what your background and level of Spanish are, there is a Meddeas program for you. Receive a monthly income, free TEFL-related training and take the opportunity to explore another country.
Program’s dates:
– September/October 2022 until May/June 2023
So what type of opportunity to teach English abroad does Meddeas offer?
According to your background and interests, there is a Meddeas program for you that will include a university-certified course and a placement to teach English in Spain.
Advanced Program
Qualifications: degree in English Language or Education OR any degree + TEFL certificate
Conversation practice with up to 28 pupils
Monthly stipend: 930 Euros OR 480 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Graduate Program
Qualifications: any degree
Conversation practice with up to 14 pupils
Monthly stipend: 880 Euros OR 430 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Speakers Program
Minimum qualifications: any degree OR university students OR gap years
Conversation practice with small groups OR assisting the main teacher
Monthly stipend: 330 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Accommodation details
Depending on your preferences and motivations, there are two lodging options: full board accommodation with a host family or independently housing. Families in these programs are linked to the school and chosen by its principal. In fact, they host the Language Assistant on a volunteer basis to experience a cultural and linguistic immersion. The main idea of this cultural exchange is that, when they are not at school, Language Assistants will spend half of their time interacting with the family in English and the other half interacting in Spanish, travelling or enjoying their spare time as they want. During the program, the family will cover meals and accommodation expenses.The sooner you apply the more possibilities you’ll have of being offered a suitable placement, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Why Spain?
Spain receives 63 million tourists every year thanks to its 41 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. It has a unique, vibrant, and welcoming culture. At the same time it is a Western European country with affordable living standards and high personal security levels. Last but not least, learning Spanish will boost your employability.
Don’t miss out on our participants’ testimonials on Meddeas Language Assistants’ blog. Join us for news and updates on Facebook and Youtube.
Program’s dates:
– September/October 2022 until May/June 2023
So what type of opportunity to teach English abroad does Meddeas offer?
According to your background and interests, there is a Meddeas program for you that will include a university-certified course and a placement to teach English in Spain.
Advanced Program
Qualifications: degree in English Language or Education OR any degree + TEFL certificate
Conversation practice with up to 28 pupils
Monthly stipend: 930 Euros OR 480 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Graduate Program
Qualifications: any degree
Conversation practice with up to 14 pupils
Monthly stipend: 880 Euros OR 430 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Speakers Program
Minimum qualifications: any degree OR university students OR gap years
Conversation practice with small groups OR assisting the main teacher
Monthly stipend: 330 Euros + full board accommodation with a host family
Accommodation details
Depending on your preferences and motivations, there are two lodging options: full board accommodation with a host family or independently housing. Families in these programs are linked to the school and chosen by its principal. In fact, they host the Language Assistant on a volunteer basis to experience a cultural and linguistic immersion. The main idea of this cultural exchange is that, when they are not at school, Language Assistants will spend half of their time interacting with the family in English and the other half interacting in Spanish, travelling or enjoying their spare time as they want. During the program, the family will cover meals and accommodation expenses.The sooner you apply the more possibilities you’ll have of being offered a suitable placement, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Why Spain?
Spain receives 63 million tourists every year thanks to its 41 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. It has a unique, vibrant, and welcoming culture. At the same time it is a Western European country with affordable living standards and high personal security levels. Last but not least, learning Spanish will boost your employability.
Don’t miss out on our participants’ testimonials on Meddeas Language Assistants’ blog. Join us for news and updates on Facebook and Youtube.
Qualifications
Native-level English speaker
– Recent graduates (last four years) OR university students OR gap years. Any degree!
– No previous teaching experience needed
– Someone who enjoys working with children and/or young people
– Energetic and creative
– Competence in the Spanish language is not required
– No criminal records
– Recent graduates (last four years) OR university students OR gap years. Any degree!
– No previous teaching experience needed
– Someone who enjoys working with children and/or young people
– Energetic and creative
– Competence in the Spanish language is not required
– No criminal records
Salary and Benefits
– Join a Spanish school as a Language Assistant teaching 20 hours per week
– Take a certified course given by a Spanish university and paid by the program. Depending on the program, it would be the Expert in Bilingual Education course (20 ECTS) or the TEFL or AMET course (6 ECTS)
– Receive a guaranteed monthly allowance, more than enough to live in Spain as a student
– Obtain help opening a bank account
– Participate in a program run by a serious and professional organization
– Have ongoing in-country support from the school’s tutor and from Meddeas
– Get initial training and participate in teaching workshops
– Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program
– Teach children aged two to eighteen. Learners’ English levels range from beginner to advanced
– Enjoy paid school holidays (except for the summer period)
– Pay no fees
– Take a certified course given by a Spanish university and paid by the program. Depending on the program, it would be the Expert in Bilingual Education course (20 ECTS) or the TEFL or AMET course (6 ECTS)
– Receive a guaranteed monthly allowance, more than enough to live in Spain as a student
– Obtain help opening a bank account
– Participate in a program run by a serious and professional organization
– Have ongoing in-country support from the school’s tutor and from Meddeas
– Get initial training and participate in teaching workshops
– Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program
– Teach children aged two to eighteen. Learners’ English levels range from beginner to advanced
– Enjoy paid school holidays (except for the summer period)
– Pay no fees
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: 930 Euros OR 480 Euros + full board accommodation with a host famil
- Accommodation Provided: Yes
- Other Benefits:
Requirements
- Native English Speaker: Yes
- TEFL hours required:
- Teaching Experience: No
- Degree Required:
- Type of Degree: Bachelor's