Teacher Mentors

The School of St Jude, Arusha, Tanzania is a charity funded school that provides FREE high quality education to approximately 1,600 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha.

We are currently taking applications for both Primary & Secondary Teacher Mentors for 2014.

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 Tanzanian national curriculum.

Mentors usually work alongside a specific year team or group of subject specialist teachers, and 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 School of St Jude is challenging the children of Tanzania to be well educated and thus improve the future for themselves and their families. This is an opportunity to be a part of that!

Key Responsibilities:

Work alongside Tanzanian teachers to support them in the delivery of the national curriculum using student centered, enquiry based learning 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 or equivalent from an accredited university
Significant 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

Living Allowance: International volunteers receive a monthly living allowance.

For further information regarding the teacher mentor role please download the information pack and for further general information about volunteering at The School of St Jude please refer to General Information about working at St Jude's

Application Instructions:
If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz