Description

A school system is only as strong as its teachers and classroom infrastucture. Both of these crucial resources are overburdened at our partner school in Ghana. A staff of 15 teachers is challenged with the task of educating approximately 400 students. The school itself is constructed of crumbling cement and corrugated tin roof tops, and the only illumination is the sunlight that peeks through its small windows.

While enrollment has increased over the last few years, there are very few to no resources available to accommodate the rising student population. Teachers of all grade levels are desperately needed to help balance the workload among school staff, especially in the subjects of English and Math.

AMPED teaching volunteers may be assigned the following responsibilities:

* Teaching English, Math, and possibly other core subjects to children between the ages of 7 16 years;
* Assisting teachers with developing lesson plans;
* Helping the children with their homework; and
* Organizing constructive learning games and activities for the children.

Highlights

Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment. Project based near beautiful white sandy beaches suitable for swimming and surfing.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to effectively manage a classroom. Prior teaching experience or similar work with children recommended. Good command of English required (grammar, pronunciation, and spelling,) and mathematical skills and competency are a plus.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 709 plus registration fee

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, and 24/7 emergency in-country support.

Experience Required

yes

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to effectively manage a classroom. Prior teaching experience or similar work with children recommended. Good command of English required (grammar, pronunciation, and spelling,) and mathematical skills and competency are a plus.

Volunteer Types

• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education
• Public Education
• Secondary Education
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.

Age Range

18 and over

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008