Primary Teacher Mentors

The School of St Jude, Arusha, Tanzania is a charity funded school that provides FREE high quality education to approximately 1,600 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha.

We are currently taking applications for Primary Teacher Mentors in both Lower Primary (Grades 1-4) and Upper Primary (Grades 5-7) for 2014.

The school is committed to the training and mentoring of local teachers - with a focus on developing teaching methodologies which support student-centred, enquiry based learning within the context of the content-driven Tanzanian national curriculum.

Mentors usually work alongside a specific year team or group of subject specialist teachers, and are also expected to contribute to the whole school professional development.

You will need to be patient and tolerant as you will be living and working at the school with other volunteer staff from various cultures and with a variety of personalities.

The School of St Jude is challenging the children of Tanzania to be well educated and thus improve the future for themselves and their families. This is an opportunity to be a part of that!

A minimum of one year commitment is required.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Tanzanian teachers to support them in the delivery of the national curriculum using student centered, enquiry based learning and learning methodologies
• Support the writing of curriculum materials, teaching materials and other teaching resources
• Provide or contribute to whole school professional development
• Collaborate with leaders and other mentors in supporting the school's vision to be an exemplary, modern and self sustaining institution

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent from an accredited university
• At least 10 years of classroom teaching experience in student-centred classrooms 
• Previous experience of working as a Mentor, Team Leader or Head of Department
• Experience  in curriculum writing, development and implementation
• Practical experience with more than one curriculum framework

Skills:

• An ability to work flexibly, with patience, reflection, independence and with a focus on continuous teacher education to promote quality student learning
• An ability to model good practice in all aspects of teaching
• An ability to work alongside a team of local teachers, leaders and other mentors
• Possess the integrity, open-mindedness and adaptability necessary to live and work in a developing country
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Living Allowance:
International volunteers receive a small, monthly stipend, which is enough to live on but not enough to fund travel around Africa. For further information regarding volunteering at The School of St Jude please refer to General Information about working at St Jude's

Application Instructions:
If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz

Applications should include:

• A letter of application including your reasons for applying for this position; addressing the qualifications, experience and skills
• A Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Application Form

 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30TH JULY 2013