Building English teaching capacity in Brazil: Bilingual schools in the public school system

The U.S. Mission in Brazil is seeking applications for a grant to support a 4-week Exchange Program in the U.S. for elementary and/or secondary level public school English teachers, followed by a 2-week online interaction. The program aims to improve English teaching skills and methodology, with a focus on Content-Based Instruction (CBI) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). The grant will support a project period of one year, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2018. The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, Brazil, intends to award one cooperative agreement based on this Notice of Funding Opportunity, with a total federal funding amount not to exceed US$450,000. Some key aspects of the job include: * Developing English teaching skills and methodology, with a focus on CBI and CLIL * Improving knowledge of best practices in the U.S. educational system * Building a strong network for future collaboration * Enhancing understanding of the U.S. and international cultures * Developing a professional development plan, including an assessment component with measurable objectives