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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Maranyundo School is a school of excellence,
providing 180 middle school girls with dedicated, degree-qualified teachers,
small classes, a first rate curriculum and a vibrant and safe residential
community in which to learn and grow. It offers tuition support to over half
its students in order to provide economically vulnerable girls access to and
expectations for academic excellence.
providing 180 middle school girls with dedicated, degree-qualified teachers,
small classes, a first rate curriculum and a vibrant and safe residential
community in which to learn and grow. It offers tuition support to over half
its students in order to provide economically vulnerable girls access to and
expectations for academic excellence.
The Maranyundo School opened in 2008 and in the
first three years it ranked third, second and this year FIRST, in the O Level
National Exams. This is a remarkable achievement for a school dedicated to
providing opportunity to the economically vulnerable and is testimony to the
hard work and commitment of these young girls and their teachers.
first three years it ranked third, second and this year FIRST, in the O Level
National Exams. This is a remarkable achievement for a school dedicated to
providing opportunity to the economically vulnerable and is testimony to the
hard work and commitment of these young girls and their teachers.
The Maranyundo School was founded by a still active
group of supporters in Boston. It is now owned and led by the Benebikira
Sisters, a Rwandan order of Roman Catholic nuns, highly respected for their
commitment to academic excellence and their unwavering compassion and heroism
during the genocide. Under their leadership, and with the help of dedicated
teachers from Rwanda and Uganda, the students are taught the full National
Curriculum, with an emphasis on developing the self-confidence, knowledge and
skills necessary for success in school and in life. The Maranyundo School
community has high standards, believing that all students, no matter their
personal background, can succeed at the highest level.
group of supporters in Boston. It is now owned and led by the Benebikira
Sisters, a Rwandan order of Roman Catholic nuns, highly respected for their
commitment to academic excellence and their unwavering compassion and heroism
during the genocide. Under their leadership, and with the help of dedicated
teachers from Rwanda and Uganda, the students are taught the full National
Curriculum, with an emphasis on developing the self-confidence, knowledge and
skills necessary for success in school and in life. The Maranyundo School
community has high standards, believing that all students, no matter their
personal background, can succeed at the highest level.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a college graduate who is
self-confident, independent and passionately committed to making a difference
in the world. As a Teaching Fellow, you will spend at least one year at the
Maranyundo School, providing support to teachers and assistance to students in
learning to speak and write English. You also will be expected to offer
tutoring in particular subject areas, including science, math and technology.
As a constant English speaker on campus, you will have the opportunity to be a
role model to the girls – a supportive presence both in and out of the
classroom — offering help with academics and providing leadership in clubs and
sports. Additionally, you will be expected to help the Head of School arrange
and lead tours for English-speaking visitors to the school and to use social
media regularly to keep the Maranyundo Initiative Board, and thus our donors
and friends, updated on activities and daily life at the school.
self-confident, independent and passionately committed to making a difference
in the world. As a Teaching Fellow, you will spend at least one year at the
Maranyundo School, providing support to teachers and assistance to students in
learning to speak and write English. You also will be expected to offer
tutoring in particular subject areas, including science, math and technology.
As a constant English speaker on campus, you will have the opportunity to be a
role model to the girls – a supportive presence both in and out of the
classroom — offering help with academics and providing leadership in clubs and
sports. Additionally, you will be expected to help the Head of School arrange
and lead tours for English-speaking visitors to the school and to use social
media regularly to keep the Maranyundo Initiative Board, and thus our donors
and friends, updated on activities and daily life at the school.
Maranyundo Teaching Fellows will be present on
campus full time during the teaching week, which runs Monday thru Saturday. You
will live together on campus in the “Faculty House”, a simple — but
safe and beautiful — residence where you can prepare meals, work together and
share your experiences.
campus full time during the teaching week, which runs Monday thru Saturday. You
will live together on campus in the “Faculty House”, a simple — but
safe and beautiful — residence where you can prepare meals, work together and
share your experiences.
Teaching Fellows are required to:
- Spend 10 hours per week in a classroom
supporting and learning from the teachers and gaining knowledge of the
curriculum so as to better assist the students. - Spend 10 hours per week working individually
or in small groups with students who need extra help. - Lead after school activities including sports,
debate club, book club or other activities designed by the Fellow in
consult with the Head of School. - Meet regularly with the Head of School who
will supervise and review all activities. - Assist Head of School in communicating
regularly with the Maranyundo Initiative to provide updates and helpful
information important to donors and friends of the school. - Help with issues of technology on campus or in
the classroom. - Assist Head of School with planning and
leading tours of campus to visiting English-speaking groups.
You must:
- Hold high expectations for each student.
- Believe in the power of education to change
lives. - Possess a strong knowledge of English suitable
for ELL instruction. - Demonstrate strong personal values of
kindness, compassion, flexibility and good humor. - Create and foster a positive learning environment
with students. - Maintain professional personal appearance both
on and off campus. - Pass a criminal background check.
- Demonstrate the cultural sensitivity and
willingness to learn that is essential to live and work in a foreign
culture. - Demonstrate the maturity, independence and
responsibility required to live on a rural campus, a 50-minute bus ride
from the capital, Kigali. - Be a United States citizen
Compensation & Benefits:
- One round trip airfare to Rwanda for every 8
months at the school - Room and board (some things will be stocked in
the Faculty House and additional items will be purchased by the Fellows) - $200/month stipend
- Health and evacuation insurance
Professional Requirements:
- Bachelors degree and experience in teaching or
assisting teaching in Science, Math, Technology and/or English - Experience and/or deep commitment to working
with students in a developing nation who come from different social and
economic backgrounds with varying primary school experiences
How to apply
We are now accepting applications for the 2014
school year. Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants are
encouraged to apply NOW. If selected to formally apply, you will be interviewed
by someone from the Maranyundo Initiative and the Head of School.
school year. Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants are
encouraged to apply NOW. If selected to formally apply, you will be interviewed
by someone from the Maranyundo Initiative and the Head of School.
All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.maranyundo.org
for additional information. Please send your CV to Meagan Livergood at meagan.livergood@maranyundo.org.
for additional information. Please send your CV to Meagan Livergood at meagan.livergood@maranyundo.org.
