English Teacher

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Iringa, Tanzania

Start Date: April / May 2025

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

This placement will support the efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of VETA Dodoma teachers in the area of teaching English to VETA students. The English teacher is expected to provide technical assistance to other English teachers at the organization’s school plus teaching in class to enhance English knowledge among students who are attending the school.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Identify needs and opportunities for teaching English in VETA
• Develop approaches to improve English teaching
• Design and implement teaching curriculum that will help improve English teaching and implement
• Build English teaching capacity of staff

Essential Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Teaching English language
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in teaching
• Cross-cultural experience in coaching/mentoring and training

Support Package:

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements:

• Confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory Police Check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.