Job Description – Tanzania Education Corporation
Seeking an entrepreneurial technologist and teacher for a new secondary school located in Makuyuni, northern Tanzania. Requires an independent and adventurous spirit with a desire to make a difference with the youth of rural Africa. One year commitment.
Background
Tanzania Education Corporation (TEC) is a Boston based NGO whose mission is toEducate the Future Leaders of Tanzania. TEC has worked with Tumaini Junior School, a high performing K-7 primary school in the town of Karatu since 2009. In its first ten years of operation, Tumaini Junior School has consistently ranked in the top 1-2% of schools in the country. Tumaini Senior Secondary School is a new four year (Forms 1-4) secondary school which will open in January, 2016. The new school is located in the neighboring village of Makuyuni, an hour from Arusha, and will have a technology focus.
TEC is developing a technology education program to enhance the standard government curriculum to include computer programming.
Responsibilities
- Work with the US TEC team to help design a technology education program at the school for both teachers and students
- Lead the implementation of the program at the school in Makuyuni working with school leadership
Program will include:
- Teach basic computer operations and ensure students acquire proficiency in keyboarding
- Introduce the use of key applications, such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel or their Google counterparts
- Develop and teach introductory coding using text based programming such as HTML and Javascript; develop a longer term curriculum for Forms 1-4
- Introduce engaging projects to encourage individual creativity
- Provide training to Tanzanian teachers to increase their technology skills
You Need
- At least a bachelor's degree
- IT proficiency demonstrated through coursework or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, Javascript or others
- Basic knowledge of hardware to maintain a school computer lab
- Teaching experience and international experience in Africa are both highly desirable
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to learn from and work successfully in a different culture
Additional Information
TEC will cover the costs of round trip airfare, visa expenses, as well as local housing and will provide a stipend to cover living expenses.
Contact: Frank Lee, Tanzania Education Corporation, frankdlee001@gmail.com
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