International Volunteer Teacher Position Available: Malawi, Africa
International Volunteer Teacher
Organization:
H.E.L.P. Malawi is a non-profit organization committed to reducing rural poverty while empowering and collaborating with communities. We achieve this through a child-centered holistic and integrated approach to sustainable development and continued education. In Malawi, we address the teacher shortage by pairing government teachers with local assistant teachers and international volunteer teachers. Help Malawi places a strong emphasis on sustainable development and aims to transform our core primary/elementary school and other partner schools into epicenters of social and economic development. For more information about our various programs, please go to our website: www.helpchildren.org.
Job Summary:
The International Volunteer Teachers (IVTs) collaborate with Malawian teachers and H.E.L.P. Malawi staff to create a superior learning environment for primary school students. They improve our students’ lives, learn a new culture, contribute directly to international development, and undergo transformative personal growth. IVTs are responsible for teaching, evaluating and mentoring primary school students. They are also expected to integrate into the local culture and become community role models. IVTs will undergo an orientation upon arrival and receive continued guidance and support by the International Teacher Trainer (ITT). The IVTs will report to the ITT, Head Teacher and Teacher Trainer and will live and work at our core primary school. Successful applicants must have excellent communication skills, a flexible personality, at least two years of college education, and a great sense of humor! A commitment of three months to a year is required.
Responsibilities:
1. Teach ESL and other selected courses to primary school students
2. Create lesson plans for each class
3. Participation in instructional tutorials by Ministry of Education and H.E.L.P. Malawi staff
4. Initiate secondary development projects for the school and the community.
5. Act as a positive, culturally-sensitive, responsible role model for the students
Suggested Attributes:
· At least two years of college experience; university diploma encouraged
· Cross-cultural experience
· Teaching or tutoring experience
· Excellent public speaking skills
· Cumulative volunteer/public service experience of at least 3 months
· Experience working in a team
Essay Questions: Please do not exceed three pages (single spaced).
1. What is your motivation for taking part in this volunteer program and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
2. What do you find most difficult about living with others or living/working in another culture? What coping skills have you used? (please cite specific examples)
3. What is an experience of transition you’ve undergone? How did you handle/respond to the situation and what did you learn from the experience?
Compensation/Benefits:
The IVT will have a shared bedroom in the International Volunteer House at H.E.L.P. Malawi’s main primary school. The house has running water, a refrigerator, shower, and electricity (solar). The toilet is a private outhouse solely for the use of H.E.L.P. Malawi volunteers. IVTs must be self insured for emergency medical coverage. H.E.L.P. Malawi will cover visa fees.
Please submit a cover letter, your résumé, and essays. References will be requested of shortlisted candidates.
i will love to join you
I have been teaching English and Art for over 12 years in developing countries as an independent volunteer.
I have a diploma in Fine Arts and a TESOL certificate. I would like to share my knowledge and help wherever possible and be able to experience and understand better the African culture.
I assume travel to Malawi is at the expense of the volunteer. Are there any other expenses a volunteer should plan on?
Hi, i would like to help in your school.i possess a post graduate diploma in education worked in various levels of school year.Where is your school located? Which subjects do you have in mind? what age groups are involved?
Hi, i would like to help in your school.i possess a post graduate diploma in education and have worked in various levels of school year.Where is your school located? Which subjects do you have in mind? what age groups are involved?