Description

As a WorldTeach volunteer, you will play a critical role in Namibia's implementation of computer technology in schools. WorldTeach has formed partnerships with Namibia's National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) and SchoolNet, a local non-profit with the mission of bringing the Internet to Namibian schools. While SchoolNet secures computer equipment and wires schools to make them Internet-ready, NIED is responsible for determining how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can best be taught within the school curriculum. You will be among the first to train teachers using the newly developed computer literacy curriculum and you will lead computer literacy trainings for learners and teachers at primary and secondary schools to develop their basic computer skills.

Highlights

Because ICT training is done primarily after school, you will have the chance to become involved with your school and community in a variety of areas. Many choose to teach HIV/AIDS awareness classes, subject classes (as based on the needs of the school), athletics, and work remedially with learners that need extra assistance in certain areas, like reading. Placements range from urban placements to small towns to fairly remote village schools spanning the entire country.

Qualifications

* Fluent in English
* 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
* Willingness to live with a family

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

4,490

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Because WorldTeach receives no government or significant outside funding, we must ask volunteers themselves to cover most of the expenses associated with their placement, travel, training and support. Your fee enables us to provide a variety of important services, not the least of which is finding someone like you who is qualified and willing to serve as a teacher in an under-resourced school in a developing country. Aside from that one all-important service to our partner countries, however, WorldTeach services are primarily designed to support you, the volunteer. Whether it is pre-departure preparation, in-training and support, or help in the case of an emergency, all of these services are provided in an effort to enhance your safety and security while enabling you to become the most effective teacher that you can be.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 18

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• 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 that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries.

Year Founded

1986