Cultural Embrace is working together with language schools in Antigua to improve the education, combat illiteracy, and provide hope to these students. Our teachers will lead English classes to the local students. Student age ranges from six to fifty years old, with varied language skills. Most students will be coming from communities in and around Antigua. 

Since only 30% of indigenous children in Guatemala receive a sixth grade education or higher,with every teacher and volun-teacher applicant, Cultural Embrace will grant a scholarship to an at-need student in neighboring villages to teach him/her English, improve his/her education, and boost his/her self-esteem. 

We prefer teachers with teaching certification or classroom experience; however, because of our great reputation and service, many schools will accept the teachers that we recommend and approve, that show leadership, initiative, and dedication to their placement. Most paid placements are available for at least one semester or year commitment. Short and long term teaching opportunities are available. Our placements are based upon the needs of our partner schools in Antigua. Teach in Guatemala with Cultural Embrace and have an unforgettable experience while sharing a bit of yourself and your culture in welcoming and charming Antigua.

Read blogs from current and past participants in Guatemala, and download the program details with FAQs to learn more about how teaching in Guatemala.

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Teaching in Guatemala Offers:

• Satisfaction in helping others
• A broader perspective on world views
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• Opportunity to learn other foreign cultural activities (ie: language, music, cooking, etc)
• Memorable experiences while traveling and seeing exotic sites
• Lifelong friends from all around the globe
• Valuable work experiences that strengthens your resume
• Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills
  
  
  Cultural Embrace Offers: 
   
• Guaranteed Teaching Position Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to    ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
• Compensation
  While each destination and school has a different budget, we negotiate the best compensation through means of salary, room, board, and/or cultural classes (e.g.: language, art, music).
• Housing Assistance
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges a clean, safe, and affordable room for you, within walking distance to your school, with a host family or teacher's apartment.
• Scholarship
  Every teacher we send, we will grant a scholarhip to an at-need indigenous student.
• On-line TEFL Certification
  Preparation of skills and techniques required for successful language teaching at the leisure of your own schedule and computer. This 20-units course requires approx. 100-120 hours of attention. 
• Visa Assistance
   Cultural Embrace will provide you with the proper paperwork needed to obtain a visa, but we have no control or the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
• Arrival Assistance: Airport pick-up and transfer will be included from Guatemala City, about 45 minutes away. 
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit:
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and your host country prior to, during, and after your placement. 
• Certification
  If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation.
   

Other suggested programs that are similar to Teach in Guatemala: Volunteer in Latin America (1-52 weeks), Paid Teach in Mexico.

• Good command of the English language; Spanish knowledge helpful, but NOT required
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Education majors and classroom experience preferred by some schools and for certain positions, but not required for all (note: students and applicants without degrees will be considered for teacher's assistant positions)
• Enjoy leading groups and teaching children and/or adults
• Good lesson planning and organization skills
• Attendance at staff meetings
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment  (Short-term volun-teach available)
• A criminal background check may be required by some schools and positions

Want a quick glance view of all our programs and destinations, as well as Teach in Guatemala's requirements? Click here.

**Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion. 
***Better rates are available with our volunteer program for less than 2 months of teaching/tutoring.

Click here for quick tips on how to make a smooth and successful placement.

1. Obtain the Teach Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways: 

(a) Download the forms: Teach Application (pdf) and Guatemala Teach Program Details (pdf).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be e-mailed to you within 2-3 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace to have the forms mailed to you in 3-4 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA 

Completed packet should include:
•    Teach Program Application
•    Signed Teach Program Agreement
•    Resume/CV
•    Cover Letter explaining why you want to teach abroad
•    Copy of your Bachelor's degree and other significant credentials
•    Copy of your passport (information page only)
•    Three Letters of Recommendations (your referrer can send it directly to us via post or email)
•    Two passport-size photos (with your name written on the back)
•    One full-length picture
•    Police background check
•    Medical report  testifying to your physical and mental fitness
•    US$250 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

Semester start dates vary for each school, but many begin in early January or August. Please apply by October 1 for January start date, or apply by May 1 to begin teaching in August. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minutes phone interview. Once you are accepted into the program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program fee.

To follow and know what our current and past participants have experienced abroad, join our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Blogger community. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at teach@culturalembrace.com or you may call us at 1-512-469-9089 or Skype: Cultural.Embrace.