Student Teaching Program Enjoy the heart of the beautiful Colombian coffee region with year-round Spring-like weather!
Minga House Foundation, Carrera 8, 10-28, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020 "Spanish immersion & Student Teaching & Employment!"
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Student teaching is a college-supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.
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$20 USD/day, includes lodging & breakfast (14-day min stay)
Additional meals option is only $2 USD for lunch and $3 USD for dinner
Private room option is only $5/day additional; otherwise you may have a roommate.
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Note: Mandatory Colombian ARL Liability insurance required by Law for Volunteering
(Cost: $14-29 USD per 30-day coverage depending on the health risk of your selected volunteer role)
Refund Policy: The first stay 14-day period is non refundable.
Additional meals option is only $2 USD for lunch and $3 USD for dinner
Private room option is only $5/day additional; otherwise you may have a roommate.
RESERVE MY SPOT NOW!
Note: Mandatory Colombian ARL Liability insurance required by Law for Volunteering
(Cost: $14-29 USD per 30-day coverage depending on the health risk of your selected volunteer role)
Refund Policy: The first stay 14-day period is non refundable.
Benefits: Student Teaching Program is your SAFE & AFFORDABLE landing strip to have a capstone experience to your teacher education. You will have the opportunity to secure full-time paid employment as a professional teacher in Colombia!
- In-country availability to prospective employers; you are then more likely to be selected over candidates who remain in their home countries. Make sense? You can tell them you are immediately available! That you definitely wish to stay in Colombia and can be at work site quickly.
- In-country classroom experience as a volunteer part-time or full-time teacher's assistant
- In-country job reference by allowing mentor teachers and principals to observe your teaching performance in a real classroom setting; invaluable for your employment opportunities.
- Spanish immersion within a community; get the rust out! Improve daily using academic terminology.
- Experience the Colombian school systems first hand; private & public schools available.
- Private Spanish lessons available for only $5 USD/hr by actual Spanish teachers.
- Bilingual staff support: Full-time Colombian & American Minga House bilingual professionals are available to you 24/7 for support.
- Priority Job Placements: Our resident teachers are offered all available positions first!
- Minga House facility amenities: Comfortable quality beds, hot showers, WiFi, full kitchen access, hammocks patio, minga lounge with HDTV, downtown where all the cultural action takes place!
- Weekend tour guides and self-guided plans available to all the regional and local attractions. Chinchina is the heart of the beautiful Coffee Region!
Why does Minga offer this Student Teaching Program?
- We need more certified teachers in Colombia!
- We want Minga Teachers to feel comfortable in making their decision to teach in Colombia as well as be well prepared to perform their best as educators; time & space to complete needed TEFL certification also available.
- Why so inexpensive? Because we are already compensated by the employers, not by the teachers. Therefore, we can afford to charge teachers half the normal cost of volunteering (60,000 COP per day).
- We are one of the largest & most recognized national provider of English teachers for private schools, local & state & federal governments. We need a steady flow of many more additional inbound teachers to Colombia. We hope this onboarding program makes it easier for teachers to choose working with Minga House Foundation. We need you!
- We are committed to building a long-term relationship with our teachers and our schools as an affordable & the best industry solution provider.
- International teachers need a place to call 'Home;" especially in-between contracts. We want our teachers to know they can come stay at Minga House very affordably while we help them find their next contract whether it is in Colombia or elsewhere such as China, Ecuador, Chile.
Disclaimer: Participating in Student Teaching does not guarantee a job. Being hired is a very personal process of which we do not control. Employers make their own decision over whom they hire and so do you over any offers/opportunities we may bing your way. We only promise we will hard very hard to help you find a great opportunity and if you follow our industry & market advise your odds will be better.
Our promise: As part of your student teaching experience, you may count with full-time classroom participation collaborating with a mentor teacher of the grade/subject of your choice.
Our promise: As part of your student teaching experience, you may count with full-time classroom participation collaborating with a mentor teacher of the grade/subject of your choice.
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Enjoy the heart of the beautiful Colombian coffee region with year-round Spring-like weather!
Where? Minga House Foundation, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020
Where? Minga House Foundation, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020
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What do you do with your time off? On you time off you can enjoy the Coffee Region!
You can visit legendary Salento & the Cocora Valley, enjoy a traditional coffee tour in Hacienda Guayabal, visit the Natural Hot Springs of Santa Rosa, hike up the paramo of the mystifying Nevado Ruiz, enjoy Parque del Cafe, go horseback riding, take-in a jeep ride in the gorgeous coffee landscape, explore beautiful urban settings of Manizales & Pereira, catch a professional soccer match, and truly experience the unique cultural flavor, warm hospitality, and amazing Eje Cafetero. Regional Attractions |
Student Teaching Cost: Only $30.000 COP per day. (Normally costs $60.000) COP for non-teachers). Program includes lodging within Minga House Foundation where our professional & bilingual staff also reside to care for you. You'll have a comfortable bed, WiFi, and warm showers! Also access to a complete kitchen, Minga lounge with HDTV, and a hammock patio!. Food not included. See lodging facilities.
You must also purchase mandatory Colombian ARL insurance which costs 13-29 USD per month depending on the health risk factor of you chosen volunteer role/activity. Most teachers pay the lower rates; health professions usually pay the highest rates.
Your participation fee is a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Minga House Foundation (not-for-profit organization). Your minimum 14-day stay charitable contribution is nonrefundable.
You must also purchase mandatory Colombian ARL insurance which costs 13-29 USD per month depending on the health risk factor of you chosen volunteer role/activity. Most teachers pay the lower rates; health professions usually pay the highest rates.
Your participation fee is a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Minga House Foundation (not-for-profit organization). Your minimum 14-day stay charitable contribution is nonrefundable.
MILITARY VETERANS FUNDING - Teach Now GI Bill - Apply Here
Year-Round
Service Break Opportunities
Once you are working in Colombia, you can always come back to Minga House to do a Service Break
50% Discount
Service Break Opportunities
Once you are working in Colombia, you can always come back to Minga House to do a Service Break
50% Discount
EDUCATION |
SOCIAL WORK |
- ADDITIONAL Volunteering opportunities/roles exist for you while you do Student Teaching!
- RECOMMENDED ROLE: Public & Private Schools - Teacher's assistant, all subjects & school activities available
- Club & School Sports - Coach's assistant for futbol-soccer, basketball, volleyball, rollerblading, or swimming; physical therapy
- Childcare Center for the Children of Sex Workers - Social worker, childcare provider, pre-school & primary school teacher, nutritionist, health professionals, public health
- Youth Home for Girls - Social worker, psychologist, secondary school teacher, nutritionist, athletic coach, public health professional
- Homeless Shelter for the Elderly - Social worker, nutritionist, physical therapy, public health professional
- Dog Haven - Animal health & care, animal shelter management
- Community Health & Emergency Medical Services - EMT, nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy
- Community Beautification & Renovations - Skilled labor
- Lake Habitat for Migratory Birds - Environmental science, bird watching, recreation & leisure, animal science, skilled labor
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE - TRIP PLANNING
Colombian Policy on how to participate legally in formal volunteering opportunities
Colombian Policy on how to participate legally in formal volunteering opportunities
Note: In order to participate in a Student Teaching you must have legal status throughout your stay.
Are you currently or plan to enter Colombia as a TOURIST?
If you have not yet arrived to Colombia or are already inside Colombia as a tourist, then you must request an "Invitation to volunteer" letter from Minga House Foundation to obtain a “Permiso de Permanencia PIP 6” stamp on your passport. Tourists may not participate legally in any formal volunteering program, anywhere. Violating this Colombian policy may result in a heavy fine and deportation.
Are you already a
RESIDENT in Colombia?
RESIDENT in Colombia?
If you already established either permanent or temporary residency in Colombia, you will have no problems participating in our program. Simply provide Minga a copy of your Visa or Cedula.
Legal Entry to Colombia: If your home country does not have a relationship with Colombia which would allow you to normally come into Colombia as a Tourist, then you will need to formally apply for a VISA. Colombia charges an application fee of $285 USD, plus Minga House will charge you an additional $200 USD to help you with the application process. There is no guarantee that your VISA will be approved. These expenses would be non-refundable also.
Find out first, if you could normally come into Colombia as a tourist.
If the answer is "Yes," then you can participate with our Teacher Onboarding Program easily by simply obtaining an "Invitation to Volunteer" letter from Minga House Foundation so you can obtain the PIP6 stamp on your passport permitting you to formally volunteer up to six months.
Make sense? Ask our staff for clarification, if needed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I find out more information? How do I reserve my spot?
Reach out to either Daniela or Stiven (see below) or LIVE CHAT on this website.
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How do I pay?
You may pay either via PayPal or Bancolombia deposit.
Participation must be prepaid. See each listing above for costs.
Participation must be prepaid. See each listing above for costs.
How many people can participate?
Unlimited.
Where would I stay?
We have a beautiful traditional downtown facility, plus extended hotel & homestay accommodations:
Minga House Foundation, Carrera 8, 10-28, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020
Minga House Foundation, Carrera 8, 10-28, Chinchina, Caldas Colombia 176020
What legal status must I have in order to participate with Minga House Foundation?
You must have legal status while you are serving with Minga House Foundation.
- If you are already in Colombia, provide our staff a copy of your latest entry stamp on your passport. You will need to switch from Tourist status to Volunteer Status obtaining a PIP6 permit stamp.
- If you are still outside of Colombia, our staff will provide you with a letter 'inviting you to volunteer' so as to permit you to obtain a PIP6 permit stamp on your passport allowing you to legally volunteer in Colombia.
- If you are already in Colombia, provide our staff a copy of your latest entry stamp on your passport. You will need to switch from Tourist status to Volunteer Status obtaining a PIP6 permit stamp.
- If you are still outside of Colombia, our staff will provide you with a letter 'inviting you to volunteer' so as to permit you to obtain a PIP6 permit stamp on your passport allowing you to legally volunteer in Colombia.
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Learn more at: http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos
Applying for a 'salvo conducto' or 'extension' for your legal stay (Ask our staff for assistance) https://www.nomasfilas.gov.co/memoficha-tramite/-/tramite/T1011 |
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