Description

The WorldTeach organization is seeking applicants for two education-related placements in Namibia. Namibia's Rossing Foundation is sponsoring an initiative to improve student mathematics performance in disadvantaged schools within the town of Arandis. WorldTeach volunteers are being sought to serve as mathematics specialists who focus on improving the math skills of underperforming students by designing after-school and remedial programs. Volunteers will each work with several schools in the Arandis area. This program departs at the end of December each year. Volunteers' responsibilities will include:

* Organize and operate after-school programs to improve students' math competencies
* Organize and operate remedial classes for lower-achieving math students
* Promote the importance of mathematics by involving students in math activities
* Monitor and evaluate students' Math performance
* Provide additional Math activities to higher-achieving students
* Involve students in Math clubs and create competition opportunities

Highlights

Placements & Housing

The majority of volunteers are placed at government schools, in rural areas where there the greatest shortage of qualified teachers. Occassionally, volunteers are placed at private schools as well as church-affiliated schools, which both follow the Ministry-approved curriculum. As mentioned, many teaching placements are in relatively remote areas, where the roads tend to be good but the public transportation and traffic limited. That said, volunteers are able to secure a ride to the nearest town when needed.

Placements are typically individual, so that the maximum number of schools can be served. While you are likely to be the only WorldTeach volunteer at your school, there may be other WorldTeach volunteers in the town or region, or teachers from other international volunteer organizations (e.g. Peace Corps) at your school or nearby. Though WorldTeach has placed volunteers in all 13 Regions throughout its history, currently volunteers are clusted in the northern regions as well as the coast; however, placements adjust from year to year as per the needs of the Ministry of Education and its schools.

Qualifications

* Preferably training and experience teaching math and sciences
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Teaching or volunteer experience
* Interest in international education and development
* Basic computer skills
* Comfortable with Mathematics through the high school level

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 5,990

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Most of the countries that host WorldTeach volunteers cannot afford to cover all of the costs associated with training, travel, insurance, and other expenses related to placing a teacher overseas. Because WorldTeach receives no income from government grants or an endowment, we ask each volunteer to contribute or fundraise the cost of their placement and training in these countries, while the host community provides housing and a small stipend to support you during your service. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. Over 70% of WorldTeach volunteers end up fundraising some portion of their program cost.

The program cost is USD5990. The program cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24 hours field support, and a monthly living stipend.

Salary/Pay

monthly living stipend

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Must have a bachelors

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded

1986