Italian Teaching Internships

Language Stars, a rapidly growing Chicago-based educational organization that immerses young American children in foreign language, is seeking native teaching interns for their Italian academic-year and summer programs. Their unique FunImmersionTM method "offers an effective and enjoyable way for children to learn a second language through engaging activities such as games, songs, arts & crafts, treasure hunts and relay races."

Language Stars offer a variety of language immersion programs year-round, including Parents & Tots (ages 1-3), Kids Only (ages 3-5, 5-8 and 8-10) and Summer Camp programs.

Qualifications

Native Italian speaker

Energy, enthusiasm, and dynamic presence with young children

Shared passion for Language Stars’ mission of immersing young children in Italian (and other languages)

Extensive experience with children preferred, particularly teaching experience

Selection Process

To apply, request that Amity send your dossier to Language Stars by emailing Pia at phigbee@amity.org.

For more information, contact Leslie Lancry at leslie@languagestars.com or toll-free at 866-55-STARS.

Language Stars will conduct 1-2 phone screens.

Offers will be extended in June and July to 1-3 Teaching Interns

Selected Teaching Interns will begin September 2

Italian Teaching Intern Program Description

Internship Dates: September 2, 2003 – August 25, 2004

Experience Language Stars’ FunImmersion teaching training program!

Teach Italian 20 hours per week to children ages 1-10! Run structured activities supported by materials, session plans & training provided by Language Stars

Live with a local American host family

Coverage of costs of 2 university classes

$30 per week stipend

Reimbursement of travel expenses to and from Italy

Full payment of Amity fees

Coverage of health, evacuation & repatriation insurance