Description
Teach Mathematics in a remote
East African village and empower marginalized children with education. Explore
Tanzania and experience life in a traditional Maasai community. IEFT has an
open position for a volunteer Mathematics teacher starting as soon as possible.
East African village and empower marginalized children with education. Explore
Tanzania and experience life in a traditional Maasai community. IEFT has an
open position for a volunteer Mathematics teacher starting as soon as possible.
IEFT is a registered non-profit organization that
collaborates with rural communities in northern Tanzania to provide quality,
affordable secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates the
Orkeeswa Secondary School which is populated by motivated students and an
upbeat and welcoming staff. Come join IEFT’s team and make a difference in the
lives of children in a remote part of East Africa!
collaborates with rural communities in northern Tanzania to provide quality,
affordable secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates the
Orkeeswa Secondary School which is populated by motivated students and an
upbeat and welcoming staff. Come join IEFT’s team and make a difference in the
lives of children in a remote part of East Africa!
Job Description:
IEFT is looking for an energetic educator to
volunteer as a Mathematics teacher at Orkeeswa. As a Mathematics teacher, you
must be able to teach Form I through Form III courses.
volunteer as a Mathematics teacher at Orkeeswa. As a Mathematics teacher, you
must be able to teach Form I through Form III courses.
- Provided with curriculum and resources, you
must be able develop lesson plans, supplements to national curriculum and
interactive projects designed to teach Orkeeswa students. - The candidate must be capable of initiating
after-school projects designed to provide hands-on learning, as well as
leading extra-curricular activities. - You must be able to work independently and
collaborate with a team of international volunteers and local staff.
Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and/or have
experience teaching in a classroom - Have a strong command of the English Language,
preferably native speakers. - A one-year commitment, starting as soon as
possible is preferred - You must have the willingness and ability to
be flexible and to cope with challenging living and working conditions in
a developing country. - Applicants must be able to live and work with
little or no running water, unreliable electricity and a lack of Western
amenities.
By working together with IEFT staff and volunteers,
you will benefit from a real sense of global solidarity, lasting friendships,
and the life changing impact of a unique and meaningful experience. You will
gain a deeper insight into a different culture and experience things that
broaden your perspectives.
you will benefit from a real sense of global solidarity, lasting friendships,
and the life changing impact of a unique and meaningful experience. You will
gain a deeper insight into a different culture and experience things that
broaden your perspectives.
Volunteers and staff have the freedom and
flexibility to explore some of East Africa’s treasures, including safaris on
the Serengeti Plain, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking the Ngorongoro Crater, or
relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar Island. Experience Tanzania’s diverse
indigenous cultures and traditions, distinct wildlife and breathtaking scenery!
flexibility to explore some of East Africa’s treasures, including safaris on
the Serengeti Plain, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking the Ngorongoro Crater, or
relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar Island. Experience Tanzania’s diverse
indigenous cultures and traditions, distinct wildlife and breathtaking scenery!
There is no program fee to volunteer with IEFT,
however candidates are required to cover their travel and living expenses.
Stipends are available for qualified applicants.
however candidates are required to cover their travel and living expenses.
Stipends are available for qualified applicants.
How to apply
Please email resume and cover letter to volunteer@ieftz.org
to apply. Include “Application for Mathematics Teacherf” in subject
line.
to apply. Include “Application for Mathematics Teacherf” in subject
line.
