{"id":10495,"date":"2019-04-13T12:35:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T09:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=10495"},"modified":"2019-04-13T12:35:26","modified_gmt":"2019-04-13T09:35:26","slug":"jobs-vacancies-at-tanzanian-childrens-fund-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/jobs-vacancies-at-tanzanian-childrens-fund-april-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs Vacancies at Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund, April 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title:\u00a0<b>ESOL Teacher\/Teacher Trainer<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Added Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2019<\/li>\n<li>Deadline Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2019<\/li>\n<li>Organization: Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rift Valley Children\u2019s Village<br \/>\nESOL Teacher\/Teacher Trainer \u2013 Job Description<br \/>\nThe Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund is seeking a native English speaker with at least one to two years of ESOL\/ESL\/ELL experience to work for the Rift Valley Children\u2019s Village in rural Tanzania. Our ESOL Teacher \/ Teacher Trainer will work alongside RVCV\u2019s Education Director at Oldeani Secondary School to improve the English competency of students as well as equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to be high quality teachers in English.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by India Howell in 2004, RVCV operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund (TCF) and is a loving and permanent home to 97 children. RVCV is located in a remote and impoverished village in Karatu District, adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.<br \/>\nThe goal of this position is to build teachers\u2019 capacity to teach English in order to bring about greater learning outcomes for students, positioning them for future educational and professional success.<\/p>\n<p><b>The specifics of this job include but are not limited to: Primary Responsibilities:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Management of the ESL program at Oldeani Secondary School<br \/>\n\u2022 Planning, preparing and delivering lessons for both teachers and students to a wide range of classes and age groups;<br \/>\n\u2022 Assisting the Education Director in leading professional development seminars;<br \/>\n\u2022 Organizing and facilitating teacher training sessions;<br \/>\n\u2022 Proofreading and proctoring tests, examination papers, and exercises;<br \/>\n\u2022 Observing teachers\u2019 lessons and providing feedback;<br \/>\n\u2022 Devising, writing and producing new ESL materials;<br \/>\n\u2022 Supporting English language instruction at Oldeani Secondary School;<br \/>\n\u2022 Leading and creating lesson plans for extra-curricular school activities;<br \/>\n\u2022 Advising teachers on best teaching practices, strategies to promote student-centered learning, and how to deliver engaging lesson plans;<br \/>\n\u2022 Planning and leading a Pre-form 1 course to prepare primary school graduates for the transition to secondary school;<br \/>\n\u2022 Advising RVCV volunteers on appropriate educational resources and activities for various age groups.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3464335665\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<b>Our ideal candidate is someone who:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Is a native English speaker<br \/>\n\u2022 Can commit to one year of living and working in a remote area<br \/>\n\u2022 Takes initiative in a professional environment with minimal supervision and is able to design and deliver original lessons with limited resources<br \/>\n\u2022 Has earned a Bachelor\u2019s Degree and a teaching certification for TEFL<br \/>\n\u2022 Has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience<br \/>\n\u2022 Has worked\/studied\/lived overseas or taught in cross-cultural contexts<br \/>\n\u2022 Has experience in creating needs-based curricula and syllabi<br \/>\n\u2022 Possesses a strong work ethic<br \/>\n\u2022 Enjoys engaging with children, faculty and volunteers in both a formal and informal capacity<br \/>\n\u2022 Approaches challenges with a positive outlook<br \/>\n\u2022 Possesses a strong sense of cultural competency, intuition, and empathy<br \/>\n\u2022 Has some knowledge of Swahili or East African culture\/history<\/p>\n<p><b>Why work with Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund?<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Be part of a small grassroots non-profit that is having a huge impact in the lives of children and in the wider community, through holistically addressing the root causes of poverty<br \/>\n\u2022 Live in one of the most beautiful, peaceful areas in East Africa with ample chances to see wildlife and forge authentic connections with students, teachers and local villagers<br \/>\n\u2022 Be confident that you\u2019ll be working for an organization that has strong accountability structures and is incredibly well-regarded both in the region and on a global stage<br \/>\n\u2022 Have autonomy in your role, collecting experiences, honing your professional skills, and preparing you for your next endeavor in international development<br \/>\n\u2022 Enjoy being part of a dynamic, closely knit team of professionals who approach challenges with humor and find creative solutions to problems<br \/>\n\u2022 Eat really delicious banana bread, watch the sun going down over the Ngorongoro crater, and have the opportunity to meet a wide range of visitors and volunteers from around the world.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b>:<br \/>\n\u2022 $650 monthly stipend<br \/>\n\u2022 $2,000 airfare allowance\/year<br \/>\n\u2022 Room and Board including private apartment, all meals, work internet, local phone, and housekeeping support; transport to town as needed (Please note that accommodation is designed to support only the individual candidate)<br \/>\n\u2022 Health insurance for term of service<br \/>\n\u2022 One month annual leave per year of commitment<\/p>\n<p>Start date: Mid-May to early June<\/p>\n<p><b>How to apply:<\/b><br \/>\nSubmit cover letter and resume through this link: httpsss:\/\/tanzanian-children-s-fund.breezy.hr\/p\/23cdeaca0ef1-esol-teacher-teacher-trainer\/apply<\/p>\n<p>Job Title:\u00a0<b>Education Director\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b>Added Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2019<br \/>\nDeadline Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2019<br \/>\nOrganization: Tanzanian Children\u2019s Fund<\/p>\n<p><b>Education Director (Primary School)\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nWe are looking for an education expert with experience in school leadership and teaching to help lead the primary school we co-manage so it can become and remain a model institution.<\/p>\n<p>As our Primary School Education Director, you will be a member of our senior staff and act as the organization\u2019s main contact for the primary school that we co-manage with the District Government, Gyetighi Primary School (GPS). You will take the lead in managing our contract, with the goal of making GPS one of the top schools in the region, and ultimately top performing schools in Tanzania. In this pursuit, you will fight to raise the standards of education, ensure that all students in our community have the opportunity for a first-rate primary education, and improve the school environment in order to attract the best teachers.<\/p>\n<p>The Primary School Education Director will work cohesively with the Tanzanian school leadership and teachers to establish a rapport with the faculty and identify the greatest needs of the school. Understanding that GPS is an impoverished, rural, government school, working in partnership with the Head Teacher, the Primary School Education Director will coordinate, facilitate, and\/or create teacher trainings, curriculum supplementation, and administrative schedules to help address these issues and concerns.<\/p>\n<p><b>The specifics of this job include but are not limited to:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nPrimary Responsibilities:<br \/>\n\u2022 Act as point of contact with GPS<br \/>\n\u2022 Attend senior staff meetings at Rift Valley Children\u2019s Village (RVCV) as schedule allows<br \/>\n\u2022 Oversee the daily management of GPS<br \/>\n\u2022 Work daily at GPS and report to both the Head Teacher and Director of RVCV<br \/>\n\u2022 Establish a rapport with all the faculty at GPS to identify the challenges facing the school<br \/>\n\u2022 Serve as a mentor to the faculty by modeling instruction and using a classroom observation system to provide constructive feedback about teacher instruction, classroom management, assessment, etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordinate teacher trainings to address the needs of the students and faculty<br \/>\n\u2022 Identify areas of the curriculum that can be supplemented for the betterment of the students<br \/>\n\u2022 Evaluate current instruction methods and work in concert with the Head Teacher to introduce strategies that include teaching to multiple learning styles, incorporating creativity into daily lesson plans, encouraging independent thought from the students, etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure the efficient use of limited resources, i.e., textbooks, etc., as well as identifying resources that can be purchased to improve overall quality of education<br \/>\n\u2022 Act as supervisor of Student Teachers in all work related to GPS<br \/>\n\u2022 Along with the Head Teacher:<\/p>\n<p>o Monitor staff work performance and handle staff management issues<br \/>\no Evaluate applications and conduct interviews to hire new teachers<br \/>\no Evaluate and develop school systems and procedures related to student and course schedules, teaching assignments, discipline, assessments, etc.<br \/>\no Plan and implement teacher appreciation events, end-of-semester closing ceremonies, graduation, Parent\u2019s Day, etc.<br \/>\no Conduct interviews and selection process for annual selection of Student Teachers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Oversee Children\u2019s Village\u2019s programs at the schools including but not limited to:<br \/>\no Student Teacher Program<br \/>\no RVCV sponsored teacher performance<br \/>\no RVCV Volunteer teachers<br \/>\no RVCV Sponsored Athletic Program<br \/>\no RVCV Sponsored Extracurricular Clubs and Activities<br \/>\no Monthly Teacher bonuses<\/p>\n<p><b>Secondary Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in partnership with RVCV\u2019s Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate use of volunteers in teaching and club assistance roles as needed<\/li>\n<li>Review semester and yearlong school performance of the RVCV children who attend GPS and identify areas of needed growth and foci for tutoring during evenings and school vacations<\/li>\n<li>Oversee requests for purchases of teaching materials to be used at GPS and RVCV, including the school store<\/li>\n<li>As needed, facilitate meetings with the Head of School and leadership of RVCV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to service<\/li>\n<li>School leadership or curriculum development experience<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of two years teaching experience<\/li>\n<li>Valid teacher\u2019s or administrator\u2019s license\/certificate<\/li>\n<li>Ability to engage children, faculty, and volunteers<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Ability to live in a rural, remote area<\/li>\n<li>Strong team-building skills and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n<li>Experience with ESOL\/TOEFL or teaching in a bi-lingual setting helpful<\/li>\n<li>Native English speaking ability<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Swahili helpful<\/li>\n<li>Overseas working\/volunteering experience helpful<\/li>\n<li>2 year commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start Date: Mid-May to early June<\/p>\n<p>MODE OF JOB APPLICATION<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>To apply, please submit resume and cover letter through this link:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/tanzanian-children-s-fund.breezy.hr\/p\/8e03cdc82819-education-director\/apply\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE TO APPLY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title:\u00a0ESOL Teacher\/Teacher Trainer Added Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2019 Deadline Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2019 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