English Teaching Assistant Program (ETA)

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English Teaching Assistant Program (ETA)

Americans teach English at Colombian universities for one academic year (10 months).

Applicant profile

U.S. citizen interested in supporting English language instruction at educational institutions in Colombia, ideally with experience teaching English or working with young adults and other populations. Degrees in Education, English, Spanish, or Applied Linguistics are especially valued, particularly those with specializations in TESOL, TSL, or TEFL.

Description of the exchange

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program offers exchange opportunities each academic year in Colombia. The program aims to strengthen English language instruction at higher education institutions in Colombia through the presence of native speakers.

El período de la estancia es de diez (10) meses, desde agosto hasta mayo, sin posibilidad de cambios ni aplazamientos. La Comisión Fulbright Colombia ofrece la opción de extender el programa por un segundo año académico a través del programa Senior ETA, con los mismos beneficios, incluyendo tiquetes aéreos de ida y vuelta.

The period of fellowship is ten (10) months, from August to May, with no possibility of changes or adjournment. The Fulbright Commission Colombia offers the option of extending the program for a second academic year through the Senior ETA program, with the same benefits, including round-trip airfare.
First-year beneficiaries will be assigned to a host institution based on their academic profile and the needs of the institution. They will work up to 30 hours per week (20 hours of teaching and classroom activities, and 10 hours of planning). Their responsibilities may include presentations about the United States, preparation of classroom activities, and motivating Colombian students to communicate in English.

Requirements

To apply for this call, please read the Terms of Reference carefully, where you will find the specific requirements. In addition, the following documents are required:

U.S. citizenship (individuals with dual Colombian-U.S. citizenship are eligible).
Residence in the host country permitted during the year prior to the fellowship.
Beneficiaries with dual nationality must enter Colombia with a Colombian passport.
Undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in English, Spanish, education, or TEFL/applied linguistics, with teaching or tutoring experience.
Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.
Availability to be in Colombia from the last week of July until May 31 of the following year.
Mandatory attendance at the Guidance/Welcome and Enrichment Seminar.

Benefits

The host institution in Colombia will provide:

Round-trip international airfare (economy class).
Monthly stipend in line with the local social and economic context.

Fulbright will be responsible for:

Accident and Sickness Medical Benefits Plan for Exchanges (ASPE).
Additional medical insurance (subject to confirmation after selection).
Assistance with the visa application process.
Guidance seminar at the beginning of the scholarship.
Mid-year enhancement seminar.
Monitoring and advice during your stay in Colombia.

Step by step

To apply for this call, please consult the program details and application process on the website of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in the United States:
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started.
You can also contact:

IIE Team
Western Hemisphere
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Institute of International Education
FBStudent.WHA@iie.org
Fulbright Commission Colombia
Educational Advisory Services
consejeria@fulbright.edu.co

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