English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro ELTAM, with the financial support from the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy Podgorica, will provide scholarships for English language instruction to a group of 20 talented students in Cetinje. Students will be ages 13-15 from the ninth grade of elementary schools and the first grade of secondary schools and will represent disadvantaged economic backgrounds. Through the Access Program, the students will become familiar with many aspects of U.S. culture and develop a deeper understanding of U.S. values.
This program will also give the teachers an opportunity to be part of a committed and professional team. Teachers will learn and share best practices in English language teaching and have a chance for professional development. This experience will strengthen their opportunities to participate in their community’s socio-economic development and apply for future U.S. educational and exchange programs.
Regular classes will be held in afternoons/evenings and on Saturdays in addition to other activities that will be scheduled during the program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- University degree with the qualification “English Language Teacher”
- At least 3 years of experience teaching English as a second language
- Active participants in professional development activities and members of the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro ELTAM
- A high level of creativity and knowledge of U.S. society and culture
- Fully completed and timely submitted application form
Note: Advantage will be given to the teachers with previous Access experience; teachers who have already actively participated in some of the trainings offered through the State Department/U.S. Embassy resources or ELTAM; and teachers with a track record of youth work/empowerment outside of school activities.
COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES
- Curriculum Vitae in English
- One-page cover letter (motivation for applying and explaining how you would teach English to students from an economically disadvantaged background)
- A sample lesson plan (two-hour workshop including one of the topics about the U.S. culture and values such as diversity, tolerance, stereotypes, etc.)
SELECTION PROCESS
- Participants will be selected through an open, merit-based competition. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the interview conducted by the representatives of the U.S. Embassy Podgorica and the Access Program Coordinator.
- Motivation, qualification, trustworthiness, devotion, personal and professional characteristics will be taken in consideration when choosing teachers for Access Program.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please send your application to eltam@t-com.me no later than December 30th, 2019 till 5 p.m.
