ESOL Teacher

Job Description The Tanzanian Children’s Fund seeks a full time ESOL teacher to work and live at the Rift Valley Children’s Village in Oldeani, Tanzania. Founded by India Howell in 2004, the Rift Valley Children’s Village operates in partnership with the Tanzanian Children’s Fund, and is home to 88 orphaned children. Located in a remote impoverished village in Karatu District, it is adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The goal of the position is to coordinate and teach a comprehensive ESOL curriculum to students 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 to a range of classes and age groups;
• 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;
• Organizing and facilitating teacher training sessions;
• Providing support for one-on-one tutors as needed;
• Coordinating with RVCV volunteers who can assist in teaching and tutoring responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Commitment to service
• Ability to engage children, faculty and volunteers
• Strong team-building skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Swahili helpful
• Overseas working/volunteering experience helpful
• Valid teacher’s license/certificate
• ESOL teacher certification
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience

How to Apply Submit cover letter, resume, and two references to Amber Oberc at: amber@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.  expires after 5 days