Atlas Corps English Teaching Fellowship 2017 for Teaching in Latin America

Application Deadlines:

• Priority: 3rd April 2017
• Final: 2nd June, 2017

Offered annually?

Eligible Countries: All

To be taken at (country): Colombia

About the Award: The Atlas Corps Teaching Fellowship is an English teaching opportunity for emerging professionals. The opportunities we offer are a collaboration between Atlas Corps and our two partners in Latin America – Heart for Change and Volunteers Colombia, who work with different governmental agencies in Colombia and other countries – from nationwide Ministries of Education and public schools to local vocational training programs.

Through this collaboration, our mission is to facilitate the development of a prosperous Latin America where children and youth have the opportunity to receive a high-quality bilingual education.

The program we offer in Colombia specifically is the country’s largest bilingual program. In its first year, 350 Fellows taught alongside 1,050 Colombian teachers, strengthening English education for nearly 98,000 public high school students in 33 cities. Today Fellows teach English in 38 different Colombian cities.

Atlas Corps Teaching Fellows learn leadership skills in an international context while advancing English language skills in youth. The benefits of this prestigious fellowship include a living stipend, general and TEFL teacher training, ongoing professional development, and engagement in the global Atlas Corps network of over 500 leaders from 80+ countries!

Selected participants will: Co-teach in cities across Colombia (big and small!) in public schools through the Ministry of Education

• 25 hours/week instruction
• 15 hours/week planning

Type: Fellowship

Eligibility: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Clean Background Check
• Age range of applicants is 21 to 50
• English language skills, at native language proficiency or C2 level equivalent.
  • We require English level proof for non-native speakers in the form of test results from either Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL. (We do NOT accept TEFL or CELTA certificates as proof of English level)
  • Below are the qualifying scores:
    • Cambridge: C2
    • TOEFL: 96+
    • IELTS: 7.5+
• Spanish language skills, at basic level or higher (we encourage all levels of Spanish to apply)
• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Interest and enthusiasm for serving in an educational environment (we will provide the methodology, you provide the inspiration and energy)

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Fellowship: 1,500,000 monthly COP stipend

• Two-week orientation, including extensive training in pedagogy/TEFL and training on logistics related to living in Latin America (visa, identification, bank accounts, mobile phones, and more)
• Courtesy visa and ID
• Local medical insurance
• Transportation from Orientation to your placement city
• 24/7 support from Regional Coordinators and staff
• Certificate of program completion
• Bonus upon completion of the program
• Atlas Corps specific benefits! More details in link below.

Fellow Pays: 

• $400 Program Deposit (returned upon completing Fellowship)
• International health insurance (~$300)
• Round trip ticket (cost depending on location)

Duration of Fellowship: Mid-July 2017 (exact date to be confirmed)

How to Apply: Here is the general overview of the Application Process, but please read ALL the steps by clicking this link: Process and Procedures – Atlas Corps Teaching Fellowship and the Fellowship Webpage Link below

1. Online Application: You will need to create a login, and you can save your responses so you can return to the application at any time. The application consists of background information, a personal biography, and a transcript or certificate. Again, this application allows you to be considered for any of our opportunities in Latin America, and you’ll be able to indicate your preference on the form.
2. Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by the Atlas Corps Selection Board. Atlas Corps and our partners in Colombia will both conduct Skype interviews. Our partners will then make their final recommendations to Atlas Corps, and Atlas Corps will notify the selected candidates.
3. Pre-Arrival Process: After being selected and confirming their spot, candidates will receive information about what other logistical documents they need to send in, as well as visa support if applicable.

Visit Fellowship Webpage for details

Award Provider: Atlas Corps