Montessori Yearlong Fellowship with International Education Organization

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The DREAM Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides high-quality education and learning opportunities to at-risk youth in the Dominican Republic. We believe that quality early and continuing education is the most effective way to break the cycle of poverty and change destinies. Our mission is to run inclusive, sustainable education programs for children and youth in the Dominican Republic that can be replicated throughout impoverished global communities.

DREAM’s Montessori Academy aims to provide high-quality education for children ages three to eight years old. In DREAM’s Montessori classrooms throughout the North Coast, Montessori teachers, known as guides, promote children’s independence, love for learning, emotional intelligence, leadership and critical thinking. The Montessori curriculum focuses on nine key areas: practical life skills, sensory development, math, language, science and culture, art, gross motor skills, character development and family integration. Montessori students traditionally come to class five days a week for half-day sessions. In addition to promoting classroom development, DREAM’s Montessori Academy engages parents through parent education and monthly meetings, creating a link between education in school and in the home.

Position Summary : The Montessori Academy Fellow will assist the DREAM Project in coaching and supporting teachers as well as provide insightful and creative solutions to challenges currently faced by teachers and care providers.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Coach teachers on curriculum planning and strategies for working with children.
• Collaborate with a team to conduct classroom observations.
• Assist with parent/care provider education workshops.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood development, social work or related field
• Experience with Montessori methodology preferred
• Advanced Spanish skills (oral and written proficiency)
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Prior experience working in an intercultural environment and developing country preferred

Costs : DREAM Fellows are expected to pay a Fellowship fee, which will be stated in your acceptance letter. The average cost to DREAM for supporting a Fellow in Cabarete is $1,000/month and depending on applicant’s experience DREAM covers large parts of the expenses. Applicants of Dominican descent may apply for a full Fellowship offered by the DREAM Board. (2 per year.) Please note that the Fellowship fee does not include airfare, health insurance or Dominican Immigration fees, such as exit fees for stays over 30 days. Option to fundraise to cover the fee is available. Included in your participation as a Fellow is work-related transportation, housing, cultural excursions, workshops, a local cell phone with SIM card and a monthly per diem.

More information on DREAM’s Fellow Program can be found at https://www.dominicandream.org/yearlong-fellow. Direct any inquiries to: info@dominicandream.org.

Apply online by December 05 th at https://www.dominicandream.org/yearlong-fellow-application.