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Join an English school in Penonomé, Coclé. Panama

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  • Last activity: 23 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a private, full English school located in Penonomé, Coclé, Panama; offering the children of Panama nothing but the best academic education. We opened our doors last year and are working on our certification for Pre-K - 12th grade, with students aged anywhere between years 2-10

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Teaching
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experience a Spanish speaking culture while you help us make history in being an integral part of Penonomés first and best all-English school. Learn Spanish by being immersed in the culture. Participate in the biggest Carnival Festival in central America. Peruse the local markets for fresh, organic fruit and food. Learn to surf at one of the local surf school. If you would like, assist us in the mountains on the weekends where we provide an educational experience for the children who would otherwise not get one.

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    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

    Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

  • Help

    Help

    We are seeking English speakers and elementary school teachers to work in our all-English elementary school, located in Penonomé, Coclé, Panama. Responsibilities would include overseeing communication with parents and teachers, maintaining the front office, as well as teaching a variety of subjects including: Math, Science, Grammar, Phonics, Spelling, etc. This is a paid position. $600/month (US) + Room and Board. We are seeking individuals to commit to a six month stay, however we can be flexible for the right individual.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Haitian Creole: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our organization has two houses for young adults who never got the chance to finish high school or college; one for boys and one for girls, both within a five-minute bus or taxi ride to our school. Our house inhabitants are very friendly and will be helping you acclimate to the culture and area. Food and meals are provided. Houses include, A/C, full kitchen, bathroom, high speed internet, furniture, television, and PlayStation (If you like video games).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The city of Penonomé is located in the dead center of the country and is home to the largest Carnivale (Mardi Gras) festival in Central America. It is surrounded with mountains complete with hiking trails, swimming holes, and natural waterfalls. Your living quarters are also situated about 25-30 away from the Pacific shores of Panama where you can find beautiful beaches, surf spots (and schools), lodges, hostels, and restaurants. The public transportation system is both extensive and inexpensive, making it easy to get around to various parts of Panama, including Panama City, which is about two hours away from us.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    6 hours a day 5 days/week

Host ref number: 173379444228

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