Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
Name: Red Sweater Project
Contact: volunteer@redsweaterproject.org
Red Sweater Project collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable, accessible and innovative educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The organization operates the Mungere School near the town of Mto wa Mbu in the northern Arusha Region.
Red Sweater Project is accepting applications for an ESL/ELL English Teacher to instruct beginning, intermediate and advanced English language courses at the Mungere School, with an aim of engaging students aged 11-15 to understand, read, write and speak English.
Mungere students live in a remote tribal community, where English is rarely spoken and primary school is taught in the local language of Swahili. Yet, Tanzanian secondary school curriculum is in English medium and the language barrier can be a significant obstacle to learning. Teachers engage students to actively participate in English classes and extra-curricular activities designed to broaden skills.
Volunteer Period: January 15 - April 15, 2025
Responsibilities
Alongside teaching staff, execute and manage Mungere’s English program, engaging students through creative curriculum development, innovative lesson planning, and interactive pedagogy
Create stimulating and active classroom activities; assess and monitor student learning outcomes
Assist in the coordination of academic and extra-curricular activities
Assist with school projects, administration and instructor development as needed
Qualifications
College degree
Minimum 3 years of classroom-led experience
ESL/EAL/ELL certification (TEFL, CELTA or equivalent) preferred
Commitment to interactive and an engaging classroom experience
Experience traveling, working/living abroad
Organization and attention to detail
Flexibility to work individually and as part of a diverse team
Professionalism and excellent communication skills
Interest in East Africa’s indigenous cultures and traditions
Ability to live in a developing community
Humility. We require individuals joining our growing organization to combine leadership skills with humor, patience and a humble approach to service
Other Details
FTE/40hrs per week; minimum 3-month commitment
Volunteers are responsible for their own travel and living costs
Free housing available, including utilities
Professional and cultural orientation program (Swahili language training available)
We do not charge Volunteer Program Fees
Stipends available, DOE
Work, With A Side of ADVENTURE!
As you experience life in a remote tribal community and explore Tanzania’s scenery and wildlife, it is difficult not to fall in love with the country and its people. Mungere Village is nestled in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, a short distance from Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Plains and other unique destinations.
Travel further from the village to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro or enjoy the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar Island.
To Apply
Email current resumé/CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to
To apply, email volunteer@redsweaterproject.org
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