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Primary School Teaching in Stone Town, Zanzibar

by: Involvement Volunteers International

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As a teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with local teachers, incorporating educational games, singing, and fostering engagement through activities like arts and crafts, sports, drawing, coloring, and writing. Tailored for children aged 5 to 14 (grades K-7), our program enhances learning effectiveness. School hours are from 0800 to 1200 in the morning, and flexibility for additional working hours can be discussed with the local team upon your arrival in Zanzibar. Participants are expected to interact with students for a minimum of four hours or more daily, with breaks between sessions and occasional involvement in after-school activities. Effective lesson planning for the following day is also encouraged. Evening Teaching Program An evening teaching session will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at a Community Center close to the accommodation. This program runs from 7 PM to 9 PM where you will be teaching students of different ages from 4 to 20 years old. You will be divided into groups where you will teach lessons prepared by you along with the local team.

Program Highlights

Work alongside local teachers to assist with lessons and help children aged 5–14 improve their learning experience.

Use engaging activities such as educational games, singing, arts and crafts, sports, drawing, and storytelling to make learning fun and effective.

Participate in school activities from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, gaining hands-on teaching experience while supporting daily lessons.

Teach at a local community center (7 PM – 9 PM) where you’ll support students aged 4–20 with lessons you help prepare alongside the local team.

Develop teaching and leadership skills by planning lessons, interacting with students daily, and assisting with after-school activities.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Tanzania
  • Zanzibar
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1-2 Years
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Teaching
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Apr 01, 2026

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Tanzania
  • Zanzibar

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Teaching

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1-2 Years
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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