Hosting an Intern

Host School Requirements

Mentoring and Support

The Host School’s Principal oversees the assignment, follows the program guidelines and internship plan (T/IPP) and assigns a staff member as:

• Supervising Teacher – acts as a mentor to the intern throughout the assignment; works closely with the intern to develop curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom activities; evaluates performance and provides regular feedback.

• School Coordinator – Oversees the assignment as a whole, ensures program requirements are met; recruits and monitors Host Families; assists the intern in establishing social contacts inside and outside of school; keeps in regular contact with Amity Institute; serves as a mediator in any sensitive situations with the school or Host Family.  Schools may choose one staff member to play both roles, or ask a member of the PTA to act as Amity Coordinator.

Transportation:

• Transportation to and from the nearest airport, train station, or bus depot upon arrival and departure

• Local transportation to be arranged to and from school, in the form of a ride with the Host Family, staff member or other parent, school bus, or local bus pass. Interns are responsible to arrange their own transportation in their personal time.

Host Family Recruitment

The following applies to all Host Family living arrangements:

• Free room and board for the intern should be arranged with a family or individual in the community or on-campus housing

• Intern must have a private bedroom

• Intern can live with multiple families, but each family should host for a minimum of eight weeks

• Interns should not live with the Supervising Teacher or the School Coordinator

• Amity Institute provides support for recruitment with materials/advice

Housing information must be submitted to Amity and the intern at least three weeks prior to arrival.

Steps to Inviting an Amity Intern

1. Complete the Intern Request Form.

2. Email it back to Amity.

3. Receive applications of qualified applicants.

4. Contact applicants directly for skype/phone interview.

5. Choose a candidate and return the Invitation Form to Amity.

6. Wait for Amity’s confirmation of intern’s acceptance.

7. Maintain regular communication with the Programs Coordinator and intern to ensure that any relevant information and documentation is passed on to Amity Institute.