Volunteer Teacher for non-profit posting in Northeast India

Mondo Foundation; Darjeeling; On-site; INR 1,00,000 - 4,50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to enhancing education in rural India. As a Volunteer Teacher, you will create an engaging learning environment for children while collaborating with local educators. This enriching experience allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and contribute to the community's educational development. Your role includes introducing extracurricular activities and sharing best practices to foster a love for learning. Ideal for passionate individuals eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers flexibility in duration and a chance to explore the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas.

Qualifications

• Ability to create engaging learning environments for diverse age groups.
• Enjoyment and passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Create an interactive and child-friendly learning environment.
• Foster collaboration with local teachers and staff.
• Introduce extracurricular activities like sports and arts.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to create interactive learning environments

Enjoyment from working with children

Teacher training

Job description

Volunteer Teacher for Non-Profit Posting in Northeast India

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Mondo is a UK-based charity that works to provide high-quality education for children in Indian, Nepali, Tanzanian, and Ugandan communities; to enable livelihood opportunities within these communities; and to motivate the children to progress as far as possible with their education and contribute back to their communities.

Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive and child-friendly learning environment.
• Foster a constructive working environment with local teachers and teaching staff.
• Observe and guide on alternative teaching techniques respectful of local cultural needs.
• Share best practices, techniques, and methods.
• Introduce extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and crafts.
• Deliver an impactful teaching experience that endures beyond the posting.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Ability to create an interactive learning environment for varying ages from primary to secondary.
• Enjoyment from working with children.

Preferred Skills:

• Teaching experience in a range of subjects.
• Teacher training.

This position is a non-paid voluntary posting in the rural municipality of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, Northeast India. Free time can be spent immersing yourself in the local culture and enjoying the stunning countryside in the foothills of the Himalayas. The timing and duration of the posting are flexible, from 1 week for specific tasks to 2-6 weeks or longer for teaching placements. We ask for a donation of £500 to support the project, and you will cover your own travel and living expenses, including basic accommodation arranged with a local family.

Please get in touch for more information.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Non-profit Organizations