Assist an English teacher in a French elementary or secondary school, 12 hours per week for 7 months, from October 1 through April 30. Stipend to cover living expenses (appx. 790 euros/month net) and free health insurance. Competitive application process (national).
Requirements:
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with valid green card. French nationals and French-American dual citizens are not eligible to apply.
Age:
Must be between 20 and 30 years old on the start date of the teaching contract (October 1st) and be a college senior or recent graduate.
Education:
Must have completed at least 3 years of higher education by the start date of the program (October 1st).
Background: Must have completed the majority of one’s elementary, secondary, and university studies in the United States.
Language Skills:
Must be a native speaker of English. French proficiency required (minimum B1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Candidates without a major or minor in French may apply provided they have a basic proficiency in French. Special consideration is given to future teachers of French in the United States.
CAMPUS CONTACT:
Elizabeth Blood
Professor, World Languages & Cultures
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The Lombardy program also called SITE (Study Intercultural Training Experience) is an internship opportunity for English-speaking senior students or recent graduates (within the past 18 mos.) who wish to assist Italian teachers in the teaching of English (TA) and get a better understandign of Italian language and culture. Approximately 12 hours of instruction per week plus 13 hours supplementary activities. Monthly scholarship (appx. 600 euros/month net) Four months to a full academic year (October-May).
At least two assistantships are reserved for SSU students each academicyear.
Requirements:
Preferred:
CAMPUS CONTACT:
Anna Rocca
Professor, World Languages & Cultures
SB-118 anna.rocca@salemstate.edu
Other teaching/internship programs:
Assist an English or French teacher in an elementary, secondary or language school, 12-16 hours per week. The program is a full academic year, October through May. Stipend to cover living expenses (700-1,000 euros/month) and free health insurance. Competitive application process (US and Canada).
Requirements:
CAMPUS CONTACT:
Fatima Serra
Professor, World Languages & Cultures
SB-118 fatima.serra@salemstate.edu
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