The International Volunteer Teachers (IVTs) collaborate with Malawian teachers and H.E.L.P. Malawi staff to create a superior learning environment for primary school students. They improve our students' lives, learn a new culture, contribute directly to international development, and undergo transformative personal growth. IVTs are responsible for teaching English (after-school), evaluating and mentoring primary school students. They are also expected to integrate into the local culture and become community role models. IVTs will undergo an orientation upon arrival and receive continued guidance and support by the International Teacher Trainer (ITT). The IVTs will report to the ITT, Head Teacher and Teacher Trainer and will live and work at our core primary school. Successful applicants must have excellent communication skills, a flexible personality, at least two years of college education, and a great sense of humor! A commitment of six months to a year is required.
Responsibilities: 1. Teach ESL and other selected courses to primary school students
2. Create lesson plans for each class
3. Participation in instructional tutorials by Ministry of Education and H.E.L.P. Malawi staff
4. Initiate secondary development projects for the school and the community.
5. Act as a positive, culturally-sensitive, responsible role model for the students
The IVT will have a shared bedroom in the International Volunteer House at H.E.L.P. Malawi's main primary school. The house has running water, a refrigerator, shower, and electricity (solar). The toilet is a private outhouse solely for the use of H.E.L.P. Malawi volunteers. IVTs must be self insured for emergency medical coverage. H.E.L.P. Malawi will cover temporary employment fees.
