Tanzania Education Corp | STEM Teacher | Makuyuni and Karatu, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Seeking an entrepreneurial technologist and STEM teacher for a new secondary school located in Makuyuni, northern Tanzania. Requires an independent and adventurous spirit with a desire to make a difference with the youth of rural Africa. One year commitment.
Background
Tanzania Education Corporation (TEC) is a Boston based NGO whose mission is to Educate the Future Leaders of Tanzania. TEC has worked with Tumaini Junior School, a high performing K-7 primary school in the town of Karatu since 2009. In its first ten years of operation, Tumaini Junior School has consistently ranked in the top 1% of schools in the country. Tumaini Senior Secondary School is a new four year (Forms 1-4) secondary school which opened in January, 2016. The new school is located in the neighboring village of Makuyuni, an hour from Arusha, and will have a technology focus.
Responsibilities
- Teach, and oversee the teaching of, computer programming to high-school age students, from freshman to senior levels. Existing resources and curricula have been developed by previous TEC personnel, but you are free and encouraged to modify these according to your expertise.
- Assist in the administration and maintenance of the school’s computer lab and Android tablets.
- Assist Tanzanian teachers in increasing their technology skills as needed and when requested.
You Need
- At least a bachelor’s degree
- IT proficiency demonstrated through coursework or relevant work experience
- Knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, Javascript, Python or others
- Basic knowledge of hardware to maintain a school computer lab
- Teaching experience and international experience in Africa are both highly desirable
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to learn from and work successfully in a different culture
Additional Information
TEC will cover the costs of round trip airfare, visa expenses, as well as local housing and will provide a $500/month stipend to cover living expenses.
Contact: Frank Lee, Tanzania Education Corporation, REDACTED_EMAIL
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