We are currently seeking applications for Primary Teacher Mentors in both Lower Primary (Grades 1-4) and Upper Primary (Grades 5-7) for 2013.
Opened in 2002 with three students, the school now has over 1600 students from Grades 1-7 in primary and Forms 1-5 in secondary. The school is committed to the training and mentoring of local teachers - with a focus on developing teaching methodologies which support student-centred, enquiry based learning within the context of the content driven national curriculum.
Mentors usually work alongside a specific year team and subject specialist, but are also expected to contribute to the whole school professional development. You will need to be patient and tolerant as you will be living and working at the school with other volunteer staff from various cultures and with a variety of personalities.
The Schoolof St Judeis challenging the children of Tanzaniato be well educated and thus improve the future for themselves and their family. This is an opportunity to be a part of that! A minimum of one year commitment is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work alongside Tanzanian teachers to support them in the delivery of the national curriculum using student centred, enquiry based teaching and learning methodologies.
- Support the writing of curriculum materials, teaching materials and other teaching resources
- Provide or contribute to whole school professional development
- Collaborate with leaders and other mentors in supporting the school’s vision to be an exemplary, modern and self sustaining institution
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor of Education from an internationally recognized University
- A minimum of 10 years classroom teaching experience in student-centred classrooms
- Curriculum Writing/Development experience
- Practical experience with more than one curriculum framework
- Management experience preferred
Skills:
- An ability to work flexibly, with patience, reflection, independence and with a focus on continuous teacher education to promote quality student learning
- An ability to model good practice in all aspects of teaching
- An ability to work alongside a team of local teachers, leaders and other mentors
- Possess the integrity, open-mindedness and adaptability necessary to live and work in a developing country
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills
Stipend: International volunteers receive a small, monthly stipend, which is enough to live on but not enough to fund travel around Africa. For further information regarding volunteering at The School of St Jude please visit www.schoolofstjude.org
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