Description
Teach Science/Agriculture 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 Science/Agriculture teacher.
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 Science/Agriculture teacher.
IEFT (www.ieftz.org) is a community-collaborative
non-profit organization that works with rural communities to provide affordable
secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates Orkeeswa Secondary
School in an indigenous Maasai community and provides quality education, health
care services, nutritious food and safe water, team sports and extra-curricular
activities to over 130 students.
non-profit organization that works with rural communities to provide affordable
secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates Orkeeswa Secondary
School in an indigenous Maasai community and provides quality education, health
care services, nutritious food and safe water, team sports and extra-curricular
activities to over 130 students.
Job Description:
As a Science/Ag teacher, you must be able to teach
Form I through Form 4 courses. You must be able develop lesson plans,
supplements to national curriculum and projects designed to teach various
skills to Orkeeswa students.
Form I through Form 4 courses. You must be able develop lesson plans,
supplements to national curriculum and projects designed to teach various
skills to Orkeeswa students.
The candidate must be capable of initiating
after-school projects designed to provide hands-on learning, teaching students
about Science/Ag and enhancing their knowledge, as well as extra-curricular
activities such as science club.
after-school projects designed to provide hands-on learning, teaching students
about Science/Ag and enhancing their knowledge, as well as extra-curricular
activities such as science club.
You must be able to work independently and
collaborate with a team of international volunteers and local staff. 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.
collaborate with a team of international volunteers and local staff. 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.
Qualifications:
- You must be at least 21 years old to apply and
hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or have experience teaching in the classroom.
- A degree in education or Science/Agriculture
and/or experience teaching in the classroom is preferred. - IEFT is willing to negotiate the length of the
volunteer term however a 1-year commitment, starting is highly preferred. - Volunteers must have a strong command of the
English Language, preferably native speakers.
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.
Many volunteers and staff choose to spend their
free time exploring some of East Africas 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!
free time exploring some of East Africas 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 your cover letter and resume to info@ieftz.org
to apply. Include “Teaching applicant” in the subject line.
to apply. Include “Teaching applicant” in the subject line.
