Minimum GPA of 4.0 and willing to fully commit to a challenging teaching project.
We are looking for students who are:
- Passionate about teaching/learning and ability to excite about STEAM+Design concepts (with or without prior teaching experience) both in front of classroom and 1-on-1;
- Ready to commit full-time to host and project during IAP and spend several hours/week during semester from Oct. to Dec. to develop workshops;
- Able to lead and manage groups of 10-15 students, as well as guide and mentor individually;
- Adaptable (you will be part of a diverse team and will work and live in a new culture);
- Interested in participating in MIT-Brazil GTL for 2 consecutive years (a commitment is highly valued)
- Experienced in teaching beginner-level English speakers (highly valued for select placements).
LANGUAGE
For Jan 2024 we will require intermediate knowledge of Portuguese, since the MIT students will need to work with Brazilian high schoolers who are not proficient. (Check out Portuguese Language taught at MIT)
If you are Brazilian and would like to be part of a GTL team, please email mit-brazil [at] mit.edu (mit-brazil[at]mit[dot]edu)
DATES AND DURATION
Projects run about 3-4 weeks in January, starting on the first day of IAP and ending the Friday before the first day of classes.
From the time your candidacy is accepted until you arrive in Brazil in January, your team will meet frequently. You will also work independently to brainstorm ideas, prepare lesson plans, and procure and test materials. Teams will also coordinate with in-country partners and host school teachers via phone, Zoom, etc. You also must commit to attending 3-4 training sessions in October/November on teaching skills and Brazilian culture and education.
FUNDING
We've got you covered for all necessities: airfare, housing, and stipend for basic living expenses.
