Description:

The Rural Education Institute of Mexico is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting education in rural communities in Mexico. We provide educational programs, scholarships, and learning tools such as libraries and computers. Our goal is to reduce the alarming dropout rate among rural Mexican children, to build confidence and self-esteem, and to foster a love of learning.

To carry out our programs we are now recruiting Programming Interns for semester-long international experience beginning in January 2013. Interns will report to the Director of Programming and have the opportunity to will have the opportunity to plan activities and work with primary and middle school children in the rural communities of Jalpa and La Palma surrounding San Miguel de Allende.

Responsibilities

• Together with the Director of Programming and other interns, design and implement a series of activities in English, Computing, Sports, Art, Music and Theatre for elementary school students (grades3-6) that nurture values of responsibility, respect, initiative, teamwork, and commitment, and encourage children to take ownership of their community
• Together with the Director of Programming and other interns, design and lead English, Computing and Media activities for middle school children (grades 7,8 and 9)

Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age, or hold a university or college degree
• Have some experience teaching or working with children
• Have intermediate level Spanish or better

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid with allowance for travel/cell phone

Hours:

30 hours per week

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

January 7, 2013

End Date:

11/30/12, March 30, 2013

Deadline:

Friday November 30th, 2012

Tags:

Education  Non-profit  Programming  Youth  Children  Rural  Mexico 

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