Volunteer as an English teacher at the Copey Learning Center
ORGANIZATION: Copey Learning Center
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Details
Job Type: Half Time
Start Date: June 2nd, 2025
Education: TESOL Certificate
Experience Level: Mid-level
We cover half of the food and lodging expenses.
Description
If you want to make a difference in the lives of young learners in Costa Rica, come help us teach English in this small community.
We are looking for a native speaker with some teaching skills. We offer half of lodging and food expenses.
Looking forward to meet you :-)
We are looking for you if:
- You are passionate about education, rural communities, and social development. Sustainability and causing a change in kids through teaching a second language.
- You have experience teaching English.
- You are willing to commit at least six months or more to teaching at the school.
- You are proactive and inspired to make a difference.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Staying in Copey de Dota, a community amidst a forest reserve in Costa Rica. Meaning we have direct contact with nature.
- We are located 2 hours away from our capital San Jose City, providing easy access by bus or other means.
- Living with a local family, previously chosen by the organization, immersing you in costarrican rural culture.
- Copey is a tourist spot in development, with lots of different activities to do just a few minutes away.
Level of Language Proficiency
Fluent English speaker required. Conversational Spanish is helpful.
Location
Copey de Dota
You can contact us through gmail as: info@copeylearningcenter.org
And see more about us in Facebook as "Copey Learning Center" and Instagram as "CLC.2010"
More opportunities with Copey Learning Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Copey Learning Center
Location:
Copey de Dota, Copey de Dota, Dota 99999, CR
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the social development of our rural community through learning. Our educational model is based on the commitment and support of community members and volunteers.
Description
We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-run school comprised of Native-English speaking, ESL-certified teachers and a Board of Directors comprised of local community members.
Teachers and Board members are of great value and importance within the school community. Each person has something unique to offer therefore, teachers are encouraged to teach their individual interests as well as seek opportunities for their students to learn through service to their community and environmental stewardship.
Teachers receive support from both the Board of Directors and the community to ensure that they have the necessary resources to teach to their utmost potential and provide a strong educational experience for every student.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
Mon Jun 02, 2025 - Sat Aug 30, 2025
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
WHERE
Copey de DotaDota, 11703Costa Rica
(9.60295 ,-83.9109 )
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2025
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Half Time
- English native