ESL Teaching Positions (American Home, Vladimir, Russia)

[David Johnson]

The American Home (Serendipity-Russia) is now accepting applications for 
teaching positions in the American English Program for the 2011-2012 
academic year.

Each year the school hires eight Americans who are interested in dramatically 
improving their Russian language skills, teaching English, and/or living in Russia 
for an extended period of time.

Applications for English Program teaching positions are accepted until March 
15, 2011.

Descriptions of the American Home and its programs and projects can be 
found on our website, blog, Facebook, and YouTube pages, all of which are 
found at www.serendipity-russia.com. 
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AMERICAN HOME ENGLISH PROGRAM: Application deadline - March 15, 2011
Experience Russia in a uniquely supportive atmosphere. Teaching at the 
American Home offers a chance to gain an understanding of provincial Russian 
culture and improve your Russian language skills, while you learn how to teach 
effectively and make a positive contribution to the community. Former 
teachers have had success in finding good positions in education, government, 
and business, both in Moscow and stateside, as well as gaining admission to 
major graduate programs and law schools. 

Program Benefits: a stipend (currently the equivalent of about $200 a month); 
room and board with a Russian family; three hours per week of one-on-one 
Russian lessons from native speakers; teacher training and lesson planning 
assistance from experienced Russian staff; a pleasant, well-equipped, and 
organized teaching environment.

Teacher Obligations: plan and teach four 1 ½ hour classes that meet twice a 
week, hold an office hour twice a week, prepare and deliver a brief lecture on 
any aspect of American culture.

Teachers are responsible for: round trip airfare to Moscow, visa fee (The AH 
will provide the required invitation and pay the fee on the Russian side), 
obtaining certification to teach English as a foreign language (All teachers who 
have not already received comparable training will need to take an online 
course from ICAL).

COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE AMERICAN HOME
“I encountered the best Russian language instruction that I have been 
privileged to experience....” –Dr. Nils H. Wessel, Professor of Government, US 
Coast Guard Academy
“I cannot recommend them highly enough...” –Marlyn Miller, PhD candidate, 
Russian History, Brandeis University
"I'm a big supporter of the American Home in Vladimir; You have been doing 
such an amazing job for many years!" –Professor Maia Solovieva, Faculty-in-
Residence, Lecturer in Russian, Oberlin College
“I am extremely impressed by all that I have learned about the program: the 
educational opportunities..., the enthusiasm of the participants, the careful 
planning the American Home staff puts into each participant's experience. In 
the post-Soviet period there are many opportunities for Americans in Russia; I 
find the Serendipity program one of the most exciting” –Dr. Judith E. Kalb, 
Russian Program, University of South Carolina
“Vladimir offers a real opportunity to immerse yourself in Russian language and 
culture. Such immersion can be very frightening at first, and that is why...the 
American Home is such a plus. Here I am given the
opportunity to work with Russians in an atmosphere that is very familiar, 
fostering, and comfortable. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who 
wants to experience Russia for what it really is...” –Matt Plischke, Miami 
University (Ohio)

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