Ed-tech (or education technology) aims to revolutionise education by using technology to improve teaching and learning processes. While it is a relatively new industry, Oxford Education LIT has been at the forefront of this field in Latin America, with a particular focus on English learning and assessment. Their understanding of the market has led them to create a fully digitalised English language certification (The Oxford Tutorial College Certificate), and a game-based English learning platform (GEAR). They are also currently working on creating a brand-new online school, Alphabet, that uses an in-house methodology to teach English to students in Latin America.
The Oxford Education LIT traineeship programme is comprised of two parts:
- Remote traineeship (September-December):
- You will be given training on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which is the framework they use, as well as their product operation and strategy
- You will work on writing content for their platforms, alongside their in-house academic team. You will be given weekly goals so that you can organise your workload according to your needs. You are expected to work 10-15 hours a week (for example 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week). You will be assigned a mentor, who will check your work and provide you with feedback on the content you write.
- This part of the traineeship is not remunerated. Each piece of work that you do will be awarded a certain number of points. These cumulated points will be used at the end of November to shortlist the trainees who will make it to the second stage of the traineeship programme (the trainees who do not make it to the second round will be provided with a work experience certificate and a recommendation letter).
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- Traineeship in Mexico (February-June):
- The top trainees chosen to come to Mexico will be notified in December. Once the offer has been accepted, they will proceed to book their flights and arrange accommodation in Mexico City for the duration of their stay.
- Trainees will be given cultural training before their arrival, to help them prepare for the Mexican experience.
- Trainees are expected to arrive in Mexico at the beginning of February. Upon arrival, they will be introduced to the rest of the team and company and given a tour of Mexico City. Further training will be provided on the work they will be doing, which will include carrying out speaking examinations across Mexico, as well as content creation and editing.
- Trainees will be granted a stipend for food and expenses, which will be the equivalent of £170 / $220 per month. All flights and accommodation will be covered by the company. While travelling outside of Mexico City, all internal flights and hotel stays will also be covered by the company, along with an extra daily stipend for food. All cultural experiences, such as tours and visits will be provided free of charge.
- Trainees will be provided with a return flight to their home country. Top trainees will be given the opportunity to extend their stay and join the academic team full-time in Mexico City in a Junior Academic Analyst role.
Location:
Mexico, OnlineBenefits
The traineeship programme aims to give you unprecedented access and insight into the works of an ed-tech company while immersing you into the Mexican culture to the fullest. Not only will you gain experience in content writing and language assessment logistics, but you will also be able to travel, explore and understand Mexico, by working and living here. Here are some of the things that they have planned for you:
- Travelling across more than 15 states in Mexico, each with its unique history and culture
- Weekend overstays in some of Mexico’s most beautiful cities, for you to be able to explore them at your own pace
- Weekend cultural experiences in Mexico City, such as boat rides in the picturesque Xochimilco, visits to museums and Frida Kahlo’s house, exploration of the historical centre, food tours, and more
Eligibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a native English speaker or of a C2 (mastery) level
- Be the holder of a three-year bachelor’s degree
- Be comfortable writing materials for a range of English levels and ages
- Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office
To thrive in this position, you will need to be a hard-working and creative individual who strives to continue learning and acquire new skills. You must be able to manage a varied workload. You will need an active interest in the English language and pedantic attention to detail. You will join a close-knit team and, as such, you will need strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Interest in travelling and learning about other cultures is considered a plus.
Eligible Regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New ZealandApplication Process
To apply for the Oxford Education Traineeship programme, candidates must follow these steps:
- Send your CV to [email protected], along with a letter explaining why you are interested in the traineeship and why you think you would be a good fit for the role.
- Selected candidates will be given a writing assignment to complete, which will be taken as an indication of their writing skills.
- Candidates whose writing ability is considered suitable will proceed to the interview stage, where they will be assessed on fitness for the role.
- Candidates who are admitted to the traineeship programme will be notified at the beginning of September, with training expected to start on the second week of the month.
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Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
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