Teacher Ambassador Recruitment: Frequently Asked Questions
Between Four Eyes is currently seeking teacher ambassadors to train in mindful awareness-based educational programs in order to disseminate these techniques in the Middle East and Africa.

What is our Mission?
We promote a mindful approach to sustainable and productive conversations dedicated to peacebuilding and conflict resolution among people of diverse cultural, historical, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

What is a Teacher Ambassador (TA)?
A Teacher Ambassador is a critical thinker who has an openness to learn and the enthusiasm, skills and relevant experience needed to train international partners in mindful awareness-based education and practices. TA's will be responsible for helping implement Between Four Eyes' mission and educational programs.

Who can apply?
During 2008-2009, TA candidacy will be exclusive to any individual with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree, United States citizenship and full-time residency in the United States. Pending funding, future recruitment will include applicants from international communities.

What are Teacher Ambassador Program requirements?
Step One:	Complete and submit online application http://btwn4eyes.org/applicationForm.php
Step Two:	Accepted applicants can expect to attend a minimum of 8 interdisciplinary educational workshops, designed to build teacher training skill-sets and professional development competencies.
Step Three:	Upon completion of the teacher trainer program requirements, applicants are required to participate in an educational internship program as selected by Between Four Eyes. In addition, applicants will receive training in Between Four Eyes operational procedures, strategies and on-site protocols.
Step Four:	Applicants participate in a final interview, prior to approval as a Between Four Eyes Teacher Ambassador. TA's must be willing to make a two-year commitment and meet specific criteria that Between Four Eyes deems critical to a successful teaching experience abroad. Between Four Eyes will negotiate Teacher Ambassador working contracts after the successful completion of the four-step training process.

What courses are included in the Teacher Ambassador Program?

• Art for Recovery
• Basic Mindfulness
• Conflict Transformation Across Cultures
• Intercultural Relations
• Ethics and Values in Daily Life
• Mass Violence
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Mindful Brain
• Mindful Movement –Yoga and QiGong
• Non-Violent Communication
• Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
• Psycho-Social Healing
• Somatic Experiencing

What are course tuition and fees?
Between Four Eyes is negotiating course tuition and program-related fees with course instructors and will finalize these arrangements with applicants during the interview process. Applicants will receive substantial financial support for teacher training development.
(More details to follow)

When do Teacher Ambassadors travel abroad?
International travel to the Middle East and East Africa will commence in Spring 2009. TA's must have a valid U.S. passport, required vaccinations and visas. (More details to follow)

Who to contact for further information?
Please visit our website for an application at: http://btwn4eyes.org/applicationForm.php or contact: Deborah Schoeberlein, Program Development Advisor deborahs@btwn4eyes.org