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Tanzania: Teach Math at a rural Maasai School

Red Sweater Project
 
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Tanzania: Teach Math at a rural Maasai School

Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The organization operates The Mungere School near the town of Mto wa Mbu in the northern Arusha Region.

Red Sweater Project is accepting applications for a Math Teacher to instruct
beginning, intermediate and advanced Math courses to Forms I - V at The Mungere School.
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 in English medium and the language barrier can be a significant obstacle to learning. Teachers engage students to actively participate in Math classes and extra-curricular activities designed to broaden skills.

Volunteer Period
Term I: July 7 - December 9, 2017 (5 months)*
Term II: January 5 - June 8, 2018 (5 months)*
*ability to combine terms to extend service

Responsibilities
• Engage students through interactive pedagogy through creative curriculum
development, innovative lesson planning and classroom activities that are
stimulating, active, safe, respectful and project-based
• Assess and monitor student learning outcomes using various methods,
while adhering to the local examination systems
• Assist with coordinating extra-curricular activities and clubs, including
athletics
• Assist with school administrative development and ongoing instructor development as requested

Qualifications
• Minimum bachelor’s degree
• 2 years classroom experience minimum
• ESL certification (TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent) preferred
• Commitment to interactive and engaging education
• Professionalism and passion
• Experience traveling, living and/or teaching abroad preferred
• Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions
• Ability to live in a developing community
• Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
• Humility. We require individuals joining our growing institution combine leadership skills with good humor, patience and a humble approach to service
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How WE Pitch In:
• We pick you up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transport you to your new home
• We arrange and furnish housing
• We provide orientation, familiarizing you with life in Tanzania and office operations
• We do NOT charge volunteer program fees
• We provide a computer (but welcome and encouraged to bring your own)
• We provide assistance with travel planning and arrangements
• We welcome your input and value your suggestions

How YOU Pitch In:
• You use your passion and experience to the benefit of students
• You cover your living expenses (USD $200-300/month average)
• You pay for airfare, immunizations, and visas (between USD $300-800)
• You pay for your health insurance and medical expenses (if any)
• You agree to follow our volunteer conduct and safety policy

Work, With A Side of ADVENTURE
As you experience life in a remote tribal community and explore Tanzania’s scenery and wildlife, it is difficult not to fall in love with the country and its people.

Mungere Village is nestled in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, a short distance from
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Plains and other unique destinations.

Travel further from the village to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro or relax on the
beaches of Zanzibar Island.

To apply, email current full resumé/CV and cover letter detailing relevant
experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org

To view all of our position offerings, visit www.redsweaterproject.org/volunteer

                        
        

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