Summary
Date Posted: 30th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  Red Sweater Project is made possible by the generosity of our skilled volunteers and local Tanzanian staff. We are a global community that believes when woven together, our strengths can accomplish more than any one of us alone.
We offer short- and long-term positions both in Tanzania and abroad. Our volunteers include writers who contribute remotely, staff who provide office support, and teachers who live at our staff house for an entire school year and work in the classroom daily.
ESL ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM TEACHER
We are accepting applications for an ESL-trained English Teacher to join a team of fellow colleagues to instruct the English Immersion Program (EIP), teaching beginner language skills to Pre-Form I students (students aged 11-14, 7th Grade level equivalent) at the Mungere School, engaging them to speak, read, write and understand English in a creative environment.
Mungere students live in a remote community where English is rarely spoken and primary school is taught in the local language of Swahili. Yet, Tanzanian secondary school curriculum is based in English medium and the language barrier can be a significant obstacle to learning. Teachers engage students in the nine month-long EIP to actively participate in English classes and extra-curricular activities designed to broaden skills to prepare them for their coursework in Form I. Volunteer Period September 9 - December 13, 2019.

Responsibilities
• Alongside teaching staff, execute and manage Mungere’s ESL English Immersion Program, engaging students through creative curriculum development, innovative lesson planning, and interactive pedagogy
• Create stimulating and active classroom activities; assess and monitor student learning outcomes
• Assist in the coordination of academic and extra-curricular activities and clubs, including athletics
• Assist with school projects, administration and instructor development as needed

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Qualifications
• College degree
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience
• ESL/EAL/ELL certification (TEFL, CELTA or equivalent) preferred
• Commitment to interactive and an engaging classroom experience
• Experience traveling, working/living abroad
• Organization and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills
• Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions
• Ability to live in a developing community
• Humility. We require individuals joining our growing organization combine
leadership skills with humor, patience and a humble approach to service

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Other Details
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Shared housing available
• Stipends available; DOE
• Professional and cultural orientation program (language training available)
• We do not charge Program Fees; Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living costs

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Job application procedure
All teaching positions require a university degree, with ESL training preferred. Positions are in Tanzania unless otherwise noted. To apply for a position listed below, please submit a current CV/resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org . Indicate the position in the subject line. WWW.REDSWEATERPROJECT.ORG VOLUNTEER@REDSWEATERPROJECT.ORG  +1.503.956.9390 +255.682.799321

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