Basic Informatics Teacher in Itacaré - Brazil's best kept secret town

ETIV is offering a new program for the year 2023 and aims to maintain this program. The objective of this program is to offer theoretical and practical knowledge, awaken students' interest in technology, bring new perspectives of life, technical training, and a desire to know and explore this area full of possibilities and challenges. The target audience is High School students between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. 

Importance of the role:

One of the reasons why IT is so important here is because it offers high job opportunities. As some of you may know, the IT industry is constantly growing and there is a demand for professionals all over the world. Furthermore, this class will provide valuable skills.

As most of the community does not have access to computers or electronic devices, this class will allow students to learn how these useful tools function allowing them to use administration tools such as Google Office or Microsoft Office. This will contribute to their future and to their life in the workforce, as well as help them develop skills that are highly valued in any industry and can be useful in any career they choose to pursue.

You will be teaching different things such as: How to format a computer, Operating systems (Linux and Android), programming logic, programming with shell script, Blockchain, NFT, etc.

The classes are theoretical and practical with a focus on the latter. Eventually, the classes will take the form of practical workshops at the ETIV headquarters, during which students will be able to propose projects that they can put into practice using the knowledge they acquired.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support the development of the curriculum while also preparing the lesson plans and documenting everything so that it can be re-used and built upon in the future.
• To take attendance and document outcomes including successes, challenges, and best practices for every class.
• To assist the IT program coordinator
• To teach many of the core values that lay the foundation for ETIV's work, also listed on our website.

Secondary responsibilities:

An important value at Etiv, is to allow the volunteer to grow and make use of all the strengths one may have. Therefore, we encourage all our volunteers to participate in our many projects and sometimes even create their own. You will need to assist in other programs if needed and participate in our monthly events. For example, we always plan a World Day event.

Requirements:

• Volunteers must work at least 20 hours per week
• Interns must work at least 30 hour per week*
• Basic Portuguese**
• Minimum 1 month time commitment
• Volunteers must have some experience with IT and programming

*Interns will receive a certificate of completion, which could be exchanged for university credit. Please refer to your university for more information

**For those who do not speak Portuguese, we do offer an audio class that you can listen to before arriving. We also have contacts with teachers down here in Itacaré.

Fees and pricing

This position is an unpaid and volunteer position that will allow the individual to contribute to this small community, learn Portuguese and Brazilian culture, as well as acquire organizational and leadership skills.

Furthermore, if you decide to stay in the Etiv complex you will need to pay for your accommodation please visit our website for more information on prices*: https://etivdobrasil.org/volunteer-opportunities/#pricesetiv 

However, you are allowed to find your own accommodation, but a fee for training, materials, and a small donation to the Etiv organization will be required, totaling $300USD. 

*Brazilian citizens receive 50% off if they decide to stay with us in our complex.

Highlights:

ETIV do Brasil is located in Itacaré, Bahia - A beautiful fishing and surfing town. Our mission is to support development and environmental conservation in Brazil, with a deep focus on youth development.

Most interns can receive university credit while interning with our NGO; some can even receive a University stipend or grant to help cover their expenses. We will offer ongoing support as needed, and arrange taxi pickups, local accommodations, and even Capoeira or Portuguese classes. All volunteers and interns will also receive our Pre-Departure PowePoint, Introduction to the NGO, a tour of Itacare, and life insurance during their internship at the NGO.

If you are seeking meaningful volunteering or internship experience in a stunning location this position might fit you. Itacaré is a unique place,  with a thriving Afro-Brazilian culture, where the Rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches, jungle, coconut trees, waterfalls, and wildlife abound.