Volunteer - Classroom teacher

Job description:

A classroom teacher will be asked to deliver the current programme of study to a group of up to thirty students in a well-resourced classroom. The teacher will need to be able to interpret the aims and objectives of their allocated module of work and meet the criteria outlined in the schemes of work. A classroom teacher will be expected to keep registers, set and mark homework as outlined in the scheme of work, and provide other data needed by the lead teacher. Above all, a classroom teacher must smile, smile and smile again.

Class groups and activities undertaken

Our Centre provides a service to a number of deprived groups from the local community. We categorise and service these groups as follows:

1. Students who have attended government-affiliated Tibetan schools in the past and are now based in the community and want to continue their studies. We provide a demanding programme for these students.
• Advanced class (comprehension, grammar, pronunciation, listening and writing activities).
• Conversation/topic classes (native speakers of English interact with the students and discuss topics ranging from local issues to global concerns).
• TOEFL class (Test of English as a Foreign Language & ENDASH; an examination required by all American Universities before admitting non-native English speakers).
2. 1. Students who have recently arrived and are either too old or have commitments that prevent them from taking up a permanent place in the existing school system. This group includes mothers and fathers, workers, monks, nuns and those excluded from local schools. We provide an inclusive program for these students.
• ABC classes for the illiterate and the most recently arrived students.
• Beginner classes We have two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This enables most of our students who are at a disadvantage to attend at least one of our classes. Due to the huge demand for this program, we need two classes at this level.
• Intermediate classes A program intended to bridge the gap between this and the advanced schedule above.

Requirements

Length of stay:	8 weeks +
Skills	Native speaker of English or fluent in the language.Ability to follow a curriculum and teach literacy
Age:	24+

Resources

Large whiteboard, overhead projector, audio equipment plus a full complement of cassettes, class sets of textbooks, library and reading room, preparation room, access to computer and Internet facilities, reference sources, schemes of work, lesson plans, prepared resources etc.

Signing up

The Centre plans a roster to insure that classes are properly staffed. You can email us in advance to inquire about availability. please fill out our contact form and we will respond to your request within a few days. We will confirm all allocations via email. If you are unsure about your plans, just turn up at the Centre on your arrival in McLeod Ganj.

Advice

Develop a supportive relationship with our students and understand/empathise with their individual circumstances. Assess the student's prerequisite knowledge and be able to teach new skills. Have clear goals for all your classes and plan many activities to consolidate learning and to build the confidence of our students. Encourage students to see the value of regular study and to understand the importance of practising their English in a variety of different settings.

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, please fill out our contact form and we will contact you.