Experience Oman

Job Description:

1. Plan, prepare, and conduct four English Access Microscholarship Program classes – two of 20 tenth grade Omani students each (20 boys and 20 girls) and two of 20 ninth grade Omani students each (20 boys and 20 girls)—in an afterschool United States Government (USG)-sponsored program held at Omani government schools in one of four locations in Oman (Muscat, Nizwa, Sohar, and Salalah).

2. Teach English language, critical thinking, and American culture to the four classes of 20 students. Plan, prepare and conduct other related teaching duties, either to Omani teachers at local schools or other local community members, not exceeding 25 teaching hours per week.

3. Organize and conduct regular enhancement activities, such as receiving American or Omani guest

speakers, local field trips in Oman, visits to Omani and American organizations in Oman, and recreational activities such as picnics, games, sports, talks, or movie evenings, often with additional chaperones.

4. Engage students in online English learning activities using multimedia such as YouTube, blogs,

Facebook, and other social media sites. Promote exchanges with other Access students around the world or with students in the United States.

5. Plan, prepare, and conduct four 50-hour intensive summer sessions for up to five hours per day for the

same groups of 20 Omani high school students.

6. Assist the English Microscholarship Program Officer to prepare statistical and narrative reports about all program activities and coordinate with other AIESEC interns at other program sites in Oman for exchange of best practices. Follow AMIDEAST standard operating procedures.

English Language Instructor:

Job Description

What will you gain? Experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, American cultural and cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking and career and computer skills in a US Government sponsored program working for one of the oldest American non-profit organizations in the region.

1. Awareness of Omani, Arab, and Muslim culture through working closely with Omani students and families. Job Benefits 600 – 700 OMR monthly stipend (1500 – 1800 USD) Interns will be provided with an internet modem and a phone for work-related calls.

“[I’ve] had a great experience working for AMIDEAST... Honestly, it’s been one of my best employment experiences.”

“[It’s given me] standout experiences and insights into peoples’ lives! [I’ve] developed close friendships with Omanis.”

Quotes from Current Interns

Benefits

To Apply

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Send your CV, motivation letter, and references to Jamie Wernet at jamiew@aiesecoman.org. Completion of 40-60 hour online TEFL certificate course designated by AMIDEAST is required from interns. Evidence of course completion must be provided prior to arrival, but AMIDEAST will pay for the course for a successful candidate. At least two recommendations from professional references will be required from every intern. All recommendations and references require an email address and telephone number. Additional Info:

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Any candidate should be aware that she or he will have to be extremely self-reliant and open to the local culture, as candidates are sought to work in the capital, Muscat, but also in other regional cities in the country (Nizwa, Sohar, and Salalah). This offers different opportunities and challenges. Living outside the capital, for example, would give someone seeking to improve their Arabic and learn about Omani culture a real advantage. Interns may be expected to attend occasional meetings in Muscat, which will be scheduled so as not to conflict with teaching duties. Air fare will be reimbursed for the intern traveling from Salalah for these meetings. Candidates should also expect occasional field visits from AMIDEAST staff for quality assurance. Interns will have a local point of contact in the Ministry of Education at the school(s) where they will teach and AMIDEAST will further provide contacts of other local or expatriate community members as available to assist in chaperoning planned events and enhancement activities. AMIDEAST is looking for individuals who have skills, interests and experiences that indicate they would work well in different cultures, and applicants should be able to demonstrate that they work well both as part of a team and independently. An ability to adhere to school and community protocols is also a pre-requisite. Working knowledge of Arabic will be helpful, but is not required.