Namibia: Year-long Volunteer Mathematics Teaching Specialists

  Namibia

Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: 12/30/07-12/15/08

Description: The WorldTeach organization is seeking applicants for two education-related placements in Namibia. Namibia's Rossing Foundation is sponsoring an initiative to improve student mathematics performance in disadvantaged schools within the town of Arandis. WorldTeach volunteers are being sought to serve as mathematics specialists who focus on improving the math skills of underperforming students by designing after-school and remedial programs. Volunteers will each work with several schools in the Arandis area. Volunteers' responsibilities will include:

* Organize and operate after-school programs to improve students' math competencies
* Organize and operate remedial classes for lower-achieving math students
* Promote the importance of mathematics by involving students in math activities
* Monitor and evaluate students' math performance
* Provide additional math activities to higher-achieving students
* Involve students in math clubs and create competition opportunities

Qualifications: * Preferably training and experience teaching math and sciences
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Teaching or volunteer experience
* Interest in international education and development
* Basic computer skills
* Comfortable with mathematics through the high school level

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: $5990

The program cost is $5990. The program cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24-hour field support, and and a monthly living stipend.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Must have a bachelors

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Namibia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986