Analyze your CV for Assistant Education Director & English Teacher at Tanzanian Children Fund

Overview
The Tanzanian Children’s Fund is seeking a native English speaker with education leadership experience to work for the Rift Valley Children’s Village in rural Tanzania. The goal of the position is to assist the Education Director with the daily operations, logistics, and academic programming at Gyetighi Primary School. Additionally, this position is to coordinate and teach ESL classes to students and teachers in order to position them for future educational and professional success.
SALARY
Minimum: $7,800Maximum: $7,800
Responsibilities:
Management Responsibilities:

Assist TCF’s Education Director with daily management of Gyetighi Primary School
Establish a rapport with all the faculty at Gyetighi to identify the challenges facing the schools
Work daily at Gyetighi Primary School and report to both the Head Teacher and Education Director
Serve as a mentor to the faculty by modeling instruction and using a classroom observation system to provide constructive feedback about teacher instruction, classroom management, assessment, etc.
Coordinate teacher trainings to address the needs of the students and faculty
Identify areas of the curriculum that can be supplemented to the betterment of the students
Evaluate current instruction methods and work in concert with the Head Teacher to introduce strategies that include teaching to multiple learning styles, incorporate creativity into daily lesson plans, encourage independent thought from the students, etc.
Create a system to best utilize the limited resources, i.e., textbooks, etc., as well as identifying resources that can be purchased to improve overall quality of education
Along with the Head Teacher and Education Director, plan and implement teacher appreciation events, end-of-semester closing ceremonies, graduation, Parent's Day, etc.
Act as supervisor of Student Teachers in all work related to Gyetighi
Review semester and yearlong school performance of the Children's Village children who attend Gyetighi and identify areas of weakness and focus for tutoring during evenings and school vacations

 
English Language Teaching Responsibilities:

Management of the ESL program at Gyetighi Primary School
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons for both students and teachers to a range of classes and age groups
Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work
Devising, writing and producing new ESL materials
Participating in extra-curricular school activities as required 
Coordinating and creating programs to encourage teachers and students to use English
Planning and supervising a three week English course to prepare students for secondary school
Providing support for one-on-one tutors as needed
Coordinating with RVCV volunteers who can assist in teaching and tutoring responsibilities

 
Qualifications:

Native English speaking ability
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid teacher’s license/certificate or ESL teacher certification
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience
Education leadership experience
Commitment to service
Ability to engage children, faculty and volunteers
Strong team-building skills and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Swahili helpful but not required
Overseas working/volunteering experience preferred



BENEFITS


$650 monthly stipend
$2,000 airfare allowance/year
Room and Board including private apartment, all meals, internet, local phone, and housekeeping support; transport to town as needed.
Health insurance for term of service
One month annual leave per year of commitment




LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Native English speaking ability required. Knowledge of Swahili helpful but not required.
 



PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Professional


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
4-year degree