KWAMPE YOUTH CENTRE LATESWT JOB VACANCIES IN UGANDA; RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS 9 VACANCIES IN UGANDA 2011)

Company:	Kawempe Youth Centre
Job Title:	Teaching Volunteer/s
Job Location:	Kampala - Uganda
County or nearby cities:	Kawempe, Kampala-District
Employment Category:	Education Teaching
Employment Type:	Internship, Volunteer
Job Reference Number:	01
Posted:	2011-08-15
Job Description
Leave a legacy of learning... Our teaching programmes are characterized by people with an overwhelming desire to learn, but limited resources or teachers available to relieve this burden. Teaching in Uganda is an extremely moving experience. It allows you a unique insight into local cultures and the chance to give a profound gift to those less fortunate that can drastically alter their future. We have many diverse options, including , both rural and urban placements. Note: Volunteers applications for placement for 2011 are now open. Description of teaching positions The positions available offer a unique opportunity for college students and adults interested in education or teaching in Ugandan schools. Over the course of stay, Volunteers work directly with primary school pupils under the supervision of class teachers and in close coordination with the implementing organization. They may assist in teaching core classes as well as take on the responsibility of leading and assisting in activities during their volunteer period. Duties and Responsibilities * Volunteers work closely with assigned teachers or other Volunteers in the daily planning and implementing of lesson plans in morning academic core classes. This may involve assisting small groups of students, correcting homework, occasionally leading lessons, preparing materials, and other teaching related duties. * Volunteers assist and lead in afternoon activities and sports offerings. This includes planning, leading, and securing materials needed to conduct these activities. * Using resources that may be provided by the implementing organization, the partner school or developed by the volunteers, they may carry out activities indirectly related to classroom work but related to youth (general) education. These include; Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH), hygiene, etc; that could be carried out either within partner schools or at the centre. However, the jobs or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. Cost Placements through KYC are offered at no cost and all contributions to projects may be made on an individual basis. However, volunteers are encouraged to fund raise so as to contribute funds to either an on-going project/activity at the organization, or one that is yet to be initiated.
Position Requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required:	Skills • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and oral. Disposition • An enthusiastic and motivational approach • Have commitment and a conscientious approach to work • Have a responsive and helpful manner • Have the self confidence and self reliance to undertake the role • Be flexible and capable of using initiative, tact and discretion • Be able to work equally well under a degree of independence as well as part of a team and with drive to work with an NGO in the developing world.
Minimum Education Level required:	College
Contact Information
Contact Name:	Timothy Walsh
Contact Phone:	+256783682400