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English Teaching Assistant

Opportunity International Nicaragua
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Make an Impact. Gain Experience. Live Abroad.

Opportunity International Nicaragua is a community economic development nonprofit working in rural Nicaragua to expand access to education and entrepreneurship. Volunteers support our rural education and career readiness initiatives as English Teaching Assistants at Escuela Secundaria Técnica Emprendedora, our technical high school outside Granada, and at Centro Educativo Cristiano de Granada, our new elementary school in Granada.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with other volunteers and English staff to bring energy and enthusiasm to English classes
  • Support local English teachers with daily lessons
  • Run English conversation groups with small groups of students
  • Help prepare students for English presentations and other evaluations
  • Contribute to the long-term goal of all students achieving B2 English proficiency by graduation

Program Benefits
Beyond the life-changing experience of living in Nicaragua and volunteering with Opportunity International, the program offers:

  • Language immersion and 3-week stay with local host families upon arrival
  • Free housing in the colonial city of Granada
  • Monthly stipend to cover food and transportation expenses
  • Connections with previous volunteers and Dan (1990 St. John's University graduate) and Angie Bastian (founders of Angie's Boomchickapop Popcorn)

Program Details:

  • Location: Granada, Nicaragua
  • One year commitment June 2027 -  July 2028
  • First 3 weeks with host families, program onboarding, and language immersion 
  • 1 week of vacation in September 2027
  • 5 weeks of vacation for Christmas and New Years 
  • 1 week of vacation in March 2028 (Semana Santa)

Who Should Apply:

  • Recent college graduates eager to make a meaningful impact
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-cultural settings; no teaching license or Spanish fluency required
  • Those open to simple living, authentic community, and mutual learning
  • People with a heart for service and the flexibility to adapt to the organization’s evolving needs.

Learn more: opportunitynicaragua.org/volunteer; Read our blog; follow us on Instagram