Teach English in Rural India

Pardada Pardadi Educational Society is looking for long-term volunteers to teach English.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching conversational English language courses to secondary students
• Working with the head of the English Lab to develop a class curriculum, plan, and teaching methodology appropriate to the learning environment
• Establishing a monitoring plan for class programs and progress, classroom growth, and student development
• Providing tailored curricula for special-needs students
• Regularly interacting with parents and community members
• Leading-by-example through active participation in school and community activities
• Volunteer will also have the opportunity to work on other projects, such as women's self-help groups, microfinance programs, community sanitation initiatives, sports programs, and school clubs

Skills and Competences

• Experience working with and supervising children/teens
• Good interpersonal and communication skills essential, including in cross-cultural and diverse contexts
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) essential. Hindi an asset. Commitment to learn basic Hindi prior to departure desired (the people from Anupshahar often don't speak English at all or very little)
• Post-secondary certification, diploma, or degree. TEFL/TESL certification an asset. Acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• General knowledge of gender and diversity issues, children's rights and protection issues
• At least six months experience living or working abroad preferred
• Hard-working, flexible, and open to diverse experiences
• Ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results
• Commitment to building and developing the volunteer program
• Ability to live in rural, remote areas and hardship contexts
• Preparation of personal and professional life to make a commitment to serve abroad for the full term of the service you pledge to PPES

Accomodation and food are provided by PPES.