I find them to have an open mind that not only makes them more adaptable to the new situation, but better able to understand how we want our school to be different. HOST is open to graduating seniors and recent alumni. Students from all academic disciplines are invited to apply, though specific openings in any given field will vary from year to year. Almost all participants have had some experience as tutors and teaching assistants, but the basic requirement is a genuine interest in teaching and the desire to live successfully in an international environment. Both teaching internships and regular teaching positions are available through the program.
Most schools combine teaching with other administrative, residential, or extracurricular duties.
Schools send us listings which will be available in binders in the Office of Career Services. All jobs listed received by the beginning of December will be included in the first round, which goes on display on December 7. School listings which come in to our office after the first round will be publicized by email to all HOST students, who have one week after that in which to submit to us an application packet. When schools receive these applications, they decide whom to interview, and set up interview dates, usually in Cambridge, but occasionally elsewhere or by phone. Much of the interviewing takes place in February and March.