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The Intern Teacher Program provides volunteer teaching assistants to serve as models of language and culture in US schools at all levels, from preschool through university. Interns can be assigned to a school for up to twelve months. Interns assist in the classroom for up to 20 hours per week, take personal study classes and live with American Host Families.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In order to qualify as an Amity Intern Teacher all applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 20 and 30
• Single with no children
• Currently enrolled in/completed higher education
• Enthusiastic about sharing language and culture with US students

INTERN TEACHING SCHEDULE

Interns

1. Work in their school for up to 20 hours a week:
    including preparation time
    including a maximum of 3 hours of administrative work
    excluding staff meetings and special events
2. Are provided a Supervising Teacher to act as a
    mentor
3. Play a flexible role, commonly including:
    Assisting the teacher in the classroom/co-teaching
    Providing conversation practice with groups/individuals
    Giving cultural presentations
    Modeling pronunciation
    Participating in extracurricular activities related to
    language/culture
    Developing materials for language practice
4. May teach independently if mutually agreed upon
    by the Host School, the Intern and Amity Institute
    during the invitation process
5.  Must be compensated at the standard rate for 
    additional hours (up to a maximum of 10 hours per
    week) PERSONAL STUDY CLASSES

Interns

***Take one or two personal study classes, depending on
     assignment length (One must address a topic in American
     Studies)
***Classes are mandatory, but must not interfere with the
     teaching schedule
***Do not need to take classes for credit or complete all
     coursework for grades
***Receive a Certificate of Studies at the end of the
     assignment, awarding university-level credits for: Intern
     Teaching (three credits), Conversational English,
     American Studies, ***Education in America (one credit
     each)
***May use these credits for fulfilling study/ internship
     abroad requirements with universities in their home
     country, if permitted
***Take classes free of charge, by Host School arrangement

HOST FAMILY LIFE

Interns:

- Receive room and board free of charge from the Host Family
- Have a private bedroom in the home
- Often live with multiple families during the course of an 
   assignment, but should not be moved more than once 
   every quarter (nine weeks)
- Actively participate in family life and household chores
- Are responsible for all additional living expenses
- Are responsible for own transportation during free time

COSTS FOR AN AMITY INTERN TEACHER

Assignment fee (non-refundable) - US $50
Visa fees - Please enquire at your local US Embassy/Consulate
Round-trip airline ticket - Varies by location and season
Health insurance coverage -US $70 per month
| with Amity Institute’s provider |  
Personal spending money -US $150 per month minimum
| Proof of funds required |  
Early departure fee -US $100
| If Intern leaves assignment without authorization from Amity Institute |

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to the Intern Teacher Program, you must complete the Intern Teacher Application materials and contact an Amity Screening Officer in your home country to conduct an interview. In most cases, interviews are granted year-round.

Email interns@amity.org  to get information on your international representative. Amity will not accept applications unless the candidate has met with an Amity Screening Officer.

Download the Intern Teacher Application Materials here: http://www.amity.org/intern_apply.html 

CONTACT

Amity Institute
3065 Rosencrans Place, Suite 104, San Deigo, CA 92110
Tel.: +1 619 222-7000
Fax: +1 619 222-7016
http://www.amity.org