ESOL Teacher in Tanzania

The Tanzanian Children's Fund is seeking an ESOL professional to work for the Rift Valley Children's Village in rural Tanzania. The goal of the position is to coordinate and teach a comprehensive ESOL curriculum to our students and the Tanzanian teachers we employ in order to position them for future educational and professional success.

The specifics of this job include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Management of the ESOL program at Gyetighi Primary School
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons for both students and teachers to a range of classes and age groups;
• Organizing and facilitating teacher training sessions;
• Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
• Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
• Devising, writing and producing new ESOL materials;
• Participating in extra-curricular school activities as required;
• Coordinating and creating programs to encourage teachers and students to use English;
• Planning and supervising a three week English course to prepare students for secondary school;
• Providing support for one-on-one tutors as needed;
• Coordinating with RVCV volunteers who can assist in teaching and tutoring responsibilities
• Supporting English language instruction at Oldeani Secondary School

Qualifications:

• Native-level English Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Commitment to service
• Ability to engage children, faculty and volunteers
• Strong team-building skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Swahili helpful but not required
• Overseas working/volunteering experience preferred
• Valid teacher's license/certificate
• ESOL teacher certification
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience

Benefits:

• $650 monthly stipend ($7,800 a year)
• $2,000 airfare allowance/year
• Room and Board, which includes a private apartment, all meals, internet, local phone, and housekeeping support; transport to town as needed
• Health insurance for term of service
• One month annual leave per year of commitment

How to apply

Please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you're passionate about teaching ESL to:amber@tanzanianchildrensfund.org