Last Call! Teach in Spain: Schools in Madrid

Required Degrees: University degree in any subject
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL,  Elementary,  ESL to Children,  Kindergarten,  High School,   

ConversaSpain - Auxiliares de Conversacion

Details: Do you want to teach English in Spain next academic year? Become a Language and Cultural
ambassador in Madrid. ConversaSpain cooperates with public schools in different locations across
Spain, to help the English department improve the language skills of their students and staff. There
is no age limit and Spanish skills are not required to participate.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Apply by May 22nd
- Program length: November 5th to June 28th
The relation with the schools and the placements are fully managed by the local government. The
program provides participants with support moving to Spain, initial training, and advice on every
day practical non-school-related matters. The conditions of the program in Madrid are:
- 16 teaching hours per week
- 4 consecutive teaching days
- €1,000 monthly stipend
- Mostly rural and pueblo locations
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Job placement ensured (rural or pueblo location in the Madrid area, or cities in Murcia)
- Pre-departure assistance: help with the visa application process and opening a bank account
before arriving
- Welcome Document: tips, advice, and practical tools to find permanent accommodation, among
others
- Help with the police registration process
- Health insurance (EU citizens living in Europe)
- Orientation in the region where participants are placed: initial training and meeting with other
participants
- Access to a multimedia platform with lessons, resources, and information
- ConversaSpain emergency support while in Spain
- Certificate of completion at the end of the program (issued by the Regional Education Authority)
- Paid school holidays (Christmas, Easter, and local festivities), except for the summer period
- Activities will be held under the supervision and guidance of school teachers
- Two different programs available
”I would recommend the experience with ConversaSpain as it was great to have a guaranteed
placement and the support before coming to Spain was very helpful. I chose the immersion week
option and was very happy. It gave me a good introduction to some of the main sites of Madrid, but
more importantly allowed me to meet some other people in our program who I have remained
friends with in my time here”, Grant H., participant in the program
FEES AND AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
- Basic: €1,050
- Basic + TEFL certification: €1,550
The Role of a Language and Cultural Ambassador in Spain
Participants could deliver conversational English lessons to students or staff, encourage oral
practice in English, explain the culture of their own country, help in other subjects (such as science,
art, P.E., history, or music), assist with pronunciation and grammar, prepare students for oral
exams, and collaborate with teaching staff in creating teaching materials and planning lessons. The
specific activities and tasks depend on the school. Language Assistants in Public Schools help
teach English to Elementary, Middle and High School students. This is a supportive role, thus they
aren’t in charge of entire classes and aren’t responsible for grading or discipline.
Assignment: Selected candidates will receive the details of their specific school placement two
months before starting at the school. With our advice and support, it has proven to be more than
enough time to get accommodation in the area sorted out. Age-group preferences are considered
whenever possible (we cannot guarantee specific placement preferences).