Position Overview
Work for SPI! SPI hires highly qualified bilingual and dynamic educators to serve as on-site head directors for our summer language immersion programs. On-site directors serve as mentors, caregivers, motivators, and model language immersion students and work as a team with the foreign school to operate the entire program. On-site directors commit to conducting the program in the language of study and provide 24-hour support to students and traveling teachers. Directors are required to have extensive experience in the city and country of study.
Qualifications
Teachers should have previous experience abroad working with high school student groups and teenagers (preferably on SPI programs.) Directors are expected to have a high level of maturity to handle the complex situations that international travel warrants. Strong interpersonal skills as well as an innate ability to work as a team with other adults is fundamental. Directors are expected to conduct the program as set forth in the SPI director handbook and actively support students and other teachers throughout the entire experience.
Program Composition & Student Recruitment
SPI programs are generally composed of 1 On-Site Director, 1-3 Teacher Travelers, and 16-30 students. The foundation of each program is formed by students recruited by traveling teachers and on-site directors. Since programs are “open enrollment,” they fill with a combination of director/teacher recruited participants, along with referrals from other teachers, alumni, parents, and our website. This enables SPI to hire the most qualified people to serve as directors regardless of their ability to recruit students. It is expected that all on-site directors will make efforts to recruit students for the program. By mid April the enrollment process is closed and group size along with the number of teacher travelers needed is finalized. If you do not personally recruit students, we will not be able to confirm your participation until March/April.
Compensation & Travel Benefits
Included Travel: Roundtrip Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, Room/Board with a Homestay Family (Apartments Available for a Fee), Group Ground Transportation, Entrance Fees on Group Excursions, Basic Medical & Travel Insurance, Cell Phone Rental ($50-100 in use)
Not Included: Personal Expenses, Local Transportation (Taxis, Local Bus), Optional Afternoon Activities, Meals on Excursions (3-6 per week.)
On-Site Director Stipend: $100 Per Student You Recruit
Apply to Become an On-Site Director!
Please send your resume and a cover letter to: info@spiabroad.com