Educating underprivileged children is key to development and ranks as a RUDEC priority. Local classroom populations frequently reach up to 150 students. As a result, many children lack the individual attention required to succeed. To address this crisis, RUDEC staffs local schools during the academic year with volunteer teachers to provide educational expertise and to alleviate the large, student-teacher ratios in under-resourced schools. RUDEC volunteers also facilitate free, after-school tutoring programs to supplement local students’ educational progress. During the holidays, volunteers operate summer school classes, which are highly attended by local children. In order to develop the professional skills of local educators, experienced volunteers also design and facilitate seminars on best educational practices.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Intermediate level of English
- Professional experience or degree in education beneficial but not required Knowledge in primary and secondary school subjects (including English and French).
Strong communication skills
- Hard working, flexible, creative, and able to adapt where resources are limited Ability to lead educational training seminars for local teachers desired.
Tasks
- Provide in-classroom support to local teachers
- Design and teach daily lessons for the RUDEC after-school or summer program.
- Develop teaching materials as needed
- Organize schedule for students’ attendance and monitor students’ progress Design and instruct seminars for local teachers on best educational practices.
Note: There are FEES associated with volunteering with this organization, but I can’t find out what the costs are.
