Academic Development Consultant for Massai School in rural Tanzania
ORGANIZATION: Red Sweater Project
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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 in need of an Academic Development Consultant whose focus will be to continue to evaluate, grow and expand the school’s core competency model, curriculum evaluation, leadership and ongoing teacher training and English language development. Students who attend The Mungere School live in a remote community where English is rarely spoken and primary school is taught in the local language of Swahili. Yet, all subjects at the secondary level are taught in English medium at the secondary level and the local curriculum is lacking in many areas.
Volunteer Period
Term I: January 5 - June 8, 2018* OR
Term II: July 9 - December 14, 2018*
*ability to combine terms to extend service
* Includes Living Stipend: USD $300/month; free accommodation, program orientation, training, and language support
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and report curriculum and student academic goals
- Evaluate and design student learning competencies and leadership outcomes
- Assist with school administrative development and ongoing classroom instructor and school leadership development
- Assist with determining student community service programming requirements both during school and following graduation
- Teaching student English courses where needed, if necessary
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s university degree
- 10+ years experience in the classroom
- Minimum 2 years as head of school, principal
- 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
- Humility. We require individuals joining our growing institution
combine leadership skills with good humor, patience and a humble
approach to service
How WE Pitch In
- We pick you up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transport you to your new home
- We arrange and furnish FREE 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, including meals
(USD $200-300/month average) - You pay for airfare, immunizations, and visas
- 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.
To apply, email a current CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.org
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
Red Sweater ProjectMto wa Mbu, Arusha Tanzania
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 3 months
- Government ID