Teach ESL English in a Maasai School in rural Tanzania

About the Job

Overview

Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable, accessible and innovative 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.

We are accepting applications for an ESL-trained English Teacher to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced language skills to students Forms I-IV (equivalent 7th-10th Grade level) at the Mungere School, engaging them to speak, read, write and understand English in a creative and stimulating classroom environment.

Mungere students live in a remote community where English is rarely spoken and primary school is taught in the local language of Swahili. Yet, Tanzanian secondary school curriculum is based in English medium and the language barrier can be a significant obstacle to learning. Teachers engage students to actively participate in English classes and extra-curricular activities designed to broaden skills.

Volunteer Periods 
TERM I: January 7 - June 7, 2019 
TERM II: July 8 - December 13, 2019 
*ability to combine terms to extend service

RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Engage students through creative curriculum development, innovative lesson planning, and interactive 
pedagogy 
• Create stimulating and active classroom activities 
• Assess and monitor student learning outcomes 
• Assist in the coordination of academic and extra-curricular activities and clubs, including athletics 
• Assist with school projects, administration and instructor development as needed

QUALIFICATIONS 
• College degree 
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience 
• ESL/EAL/ELL certification (TEFL, CELTA or equivalent) preferred 
• Commitment to interactive and an engaging classroom experience 
• Experience traveling, working/living abroad 
• Organization and attention to detail 
• Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team 
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills 
• Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions 
• Ability to live in a developing community 
• Humility. We require individuals joining our growing organization combine 
leadership skills with humor, patience and a humble approach to service

OTHER DETAILS 
• Minimum 6-month commitment 
• Shared housing available 
• Stipends available; DOE 
• Professional and cultural orientation program (language training available) 
• We do not charge program Fees; Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living costs

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TO APPLY 
Email current resumé/CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to volunteer@redsweaterproject.o rg

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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 Island.

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