Dear Louise,
Thank you for your application for the English Language Instructor position and your interest in conducting an internship with Sprachcenter Mouroum. Sprachcenter Mouroum is located in the centre of Berlin, a city in the heart of Europe, full of culture, history, and a thriving night-life. We offer language courses of all levels throughout the year and provide translation and interpreting services. Our main concentration, however, is teaching Business English and English to children, ages 3-10, in kindergartens and primary schools throughout Berlin. Teaching English as a second language to young children is a challenging, yet very rewarding occupation.
We are looking for responsible, energetic, motivated and fluent English speakers to work with us in the coming academic year. We are offering an 11-month paid internship, from 05.08.13 until 30.06.14, to students in the Germanic Studies or Education fields, or students who will finish their university studies this year and are looking for an exciting and challenging work placement abroad. A teaching qualification is not required, however, prior teaching experience and interaction with young children is advantageous. A proficient knowledge of German by the beginning of training is necessary. Our staff offers support and guidance for all new teachers throughout the year. Our team comes from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, U.K, the U.S.A., and, of course, Germany.
We are looking for responsible, energetic, motivated and fluent English speakers to work with us in the coming academic year. We are offering an 11-month paid internship, from 05.08.13 until 30.06.14, to students in the Germanic Studies or Education fields, or students who will finish their university studies this year and are looking for an exciting and challenging work placement abroad. A teaching qualification is not required, however, prior teaching experience and interaction with young children is advantageous. A proficient knowledge of German by the beginning of training is necessary. Our staff offers support and guidance for all new teachers throughout the year. Our team comes from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, U.K, the U.S.A., and, of course, Germany.
I would like to conduct an initial interview with you via telephone on Wednesday, 05.12.12 at 9AM your time. Please confirm with me via email if this appointment suits you and provide a Skype username under which you can be reached. Alternatively, please provide a landline telephone number where you can be reached (no mobile phones). This interview will be conducted in both English and German.
After applicants are selected for this internship, the next phase will take place in July in Berlin.
Full training will be provided by our experienced staff. There will be a three-week intensive training course, taking place from 12.07. 13 - 02.08. 13, in order to prepare our teachers for the academic year beginning on 05.08.13. The training will familiarise our interns with our curriculum, teaching methods, teaching material, and child learning and development theory. Our teachers are provided with all the necessary material needed for instruction throughout the year, to include a monthly syllabus and seasonal material, so there will be no additional work costs. Liability coverage is provided during the training and throughout the year during instruction.
The interns will be personally supported by our head teachers throughout the duration of the internship. Head teachers are experienced instructors who are responsible for acting as a mentor and liaison for their assigned interns. Personal as well as professional support will be provided throughout the year. At least once a month the interns will have an individual meeting with the head teachers and the internship programme director. Support will also be provided by head teachers in the classroom during actual instruction.
Additionally, during the three-week training period, all necessary registration and administrative processes will be carried out, housing placement will be arranged, and interns will become better acquainted with Berlin through various activities.
With the commencement of the academic year on 05.08.13, interns will teach between 5 and 20 classes per week. Classes take place Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Interns will be paid per class taught each week and pay will be transferred monthly.
Current students who are required to complete an Erasmus or Study Abroad Programme are also welcome to apply. We have worked in cooperation with the Life Long Learning Erasmus Programme in the past and encourage applicants to take advantage of this opportunity.
Interns will be responsible for the following:
-Obtaining a tax number*
-Filing a tax declaration*
-Being medically insured (either in your home country or in Germany)
-Opening a bank account in Berlin*
-Setting up home email access
-Obtaining a German mobile phone / phone card
-Ensuring their German is proficient enough to understand and hold a conversation.
-Housing* Sprachcenter Mouroum will provide housing for a limited number of interns beginning as early as July. A monthly rent will be required for SCM housing. Those interns not provided SCM housing will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation, with our assistance of course.
-Transportation costs to, from, and within Berlin.
*Our staff will assist interns with the above-named responsibilities during the training period as well as throughout the duration of the internship. We understand it can be difficult adjusting to life and employment in a foreign country, so we will ensure that you have any necessary support during your time with us in Berlin. Our friendly and helpful staff will help in any way they can.
This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career, increase your German proficiency, gain life experience in a foreign country, and meet people from all over the world. After successfully completing the internship, interns will possess the skills necessary to work professionally with children in the education field.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Please confirm if the interview time suits you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lucy Stubley
Sprachcenter Mouroum
How exciting is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
