Teach Physics in a Maasai school in rural Tanzania
ORGANIZATION: Red Sweater Project
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The Volunteer Program at Red Sweater Project connects like-minded people from around the globe with communities in rural Tanzania to bring about long-term positive change in communities where infrastructure and lack of social services inhibits children from gaining an education. We work together to drive positive change and make an impact. You have the power to be a change-maker. Here is your opportunity.
Red Sweater Project is accepting applications for an experienced teacher to teach Forms I-IV Physics courses at The Mungere School, engaging students to understand and participate in physics concepts.
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 English classes and extra-curricular activities designed to broaden skills.
Volunteer Periods
Term I: January 9 - June 16, 2017 (5 months)*
Term II: July 10, - December 8, 2017 (5 months)*
*ability to serve both Term I and Term II for 10 months of service
Responsibilities
- Engage students through interactive pedagogy through creative curriculum development, innovative lesson planning and classroom activities that are stimulating, active, safe respectful and projectbased
- Assess and monitor student learning outcomes using a range of assessment tools: performance, norm referenced, criterion referenced, portfolio, survey, etc.
- Coordinate extra-curricular activities and athletics
- Assist with school administrative development and ongoing instructor development as requested
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s university degree
- ESL/ELL certification (TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent) preferred
- 2 years experience in the classroom minimum
- Commitment to interactive and engaging education
- Professionalism and passion
- Experience traveling, living and/or teaching abroad preferred
- Interest in Tanzania's indigenous cultures and traditions
- Ability to live in a developing community
- Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
To Apply
Email current resumé/CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org.
How WE Pitch In:
- We pick you up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transport you to your new home
- We arrange and furnish housing (communal)
- We provide orientation, familiarizing you with life in Tanzania and office operations
- We do NOT charge volunteer program fees
- We provide a computer (but you are 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 (US$200-300/month average)
- You pay for airfare, visas (between US$300-800), and immunizations
- You pay for your health insurance and medical expenses (if any)
- You agree to follow our volunteer safety policy
Work, with a side of Adventure
As you experience life in a remote Maasai community and explore Tanzania’s scenery and wildlife, it is difficult not to fall in love with Tanzania 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.
More opportunities with Red Sweater Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Red Sweater Project
Location:
1000 SW Forest Meadows Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, US
Mission Statement
Red Sweater Project collaborates with local communities to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania.
AFFORDABLE
The average family income in rural Tanzania is roughly US $200 per year, while average secondary school and boarding school fees are $500. Over 90% of families cannot afford boarding schools, but they can pay $20 per year to send their child to an affordable school like Mungere Secondary.
ACCESSIBLE
Tanzania is suffering from a shortage of teachers and schools, and children living in rural areas must travel long distances or attend expensive boarding schools. Red Sweater Project operates schools within villages, providing education and health services within the community.
ADVANCED
Education is about more than test scores - it's about critical thinking, innovation and solutions. By creating educational institutions that utilize renewable energy to power computers and provide access the internet, we equip each child with skills that lead to success in a 21st century world. Courses in business development encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, while vocational courses develop real-life skills that lead to employment and self-sufficiency.Description
Before 2012, Mungere Village had three primary schools and no secondary school. This dearth of educational opportunities prevented its children from advancing in education without traveling long distances.
With the support of foundations, investors and local stakeholders, The Mungere School opened its doors in September 2012, allowing students to dream of an education beyond the 6th grade level for the first time. A focus on sustainable infrastructure, the school has its own water provision and storage site and has plans to be powered exclusively by renewable solar energy and educate 250 students each school year.
Red Sweater Project supports gender parity and works with tribal women's groups to achieve those goals. The organization also collaborates with village elders and government officials, to help the students of Mungere seamlessly transition from primary to secondary school. Through entrepreneurial ventures and social business enterprises, The Mungere School will be a financially solvent institution.
Learn more at www.redsweaterproject.org/index.php?page=the%20school
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 133Mto wa Mbu, Arusha N/ATanzania
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours per week