Pakistan: Teacher (Volunteer to teach in the Himalayan Mountains of Pakistan)
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014
The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is looking for international teachers to work on a volunteer basis at its school in the Kaghan Valley.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching English as a foreign language to young learners (KG to Grade 6)
- Supporting local teaching staff (teacher training and monitoring teacher performance)
- Curriculum development
- Organisation of school events
- Working as part of the Senior Teacher and Academic Advisor (STA) team to develop initiatives to reduce absenteeism, improve health and hygiene, encourage good manners, increase awareness of environmental issues, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must have a college degree and experience teaching children and/or teaching English as a second language. Experience overseas is an asset.
- A strong sense of commitment to the Trust’s objectives and a willingness to work for one full year.
- Ability to adapt to a different culture.
BENEFITS:
KMT provides its volunteers with accommodation, meals, one return air ticket per year for travel between their home country and Islamabad, visa expenses, local health coverage, local transport facilities and a monthly stipend of Pak. Rs. 10,000 (approx US $100).
Further details about the school and KMT can be found on our website: www.kmt.org.pk and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheKaghanMemorialTrust
How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply in writing to the Programme Manager KMT, at volunteer@kmt.org.pk.
All applications should be accompanied by a covering letter, detailed resume and copy of the passport. The closing date for applications is March 31, 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
