Teach for Africa!
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 23, 2009 The International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH) invites applications from school teachers, college and university professors and school administrators who wish to spend one academic year helping to improve the quality of education in Cote D’Ivoire, Djibouti, Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, and Senegal. Since 1992, more than 1,000 American teacher-trainers have been recruited and assigned to African teacher-training colleges, universities, governmental educational agencies, and curriculum institutes. IFESH is a non-profit development organization dedicated to helping to improve living conditions for the poor and the disadvantaged in the Third World, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa in the area of educational and social reform. Responsibilities of Teachers: Assignments may include, but not limited to: teacher-training, classroom teaching, in-service workshops, demonstrative teaching, administrative management, developing learning modules, curriculum development, policy development, ESL training, English clubs, development of resource centers, gender equity, training in information technology, HIV/AIDS awareness, and child-centered teaching. Stipend and Benefits: IFESH provides pre-departure and settling-in allowances, pre-departure orientation, in-country orientation, and flight tickets to and from country of placement, health insurance for one academic year, and an $800 per month stipend while in the field. Eligibility: To apply, an applicant must: • Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. • Be able to show evidence of good health. • Possess at least 1-3 years experience as a teacher, professor or administrator. • Education, teacher training, ESL/TOEFL, policy development, gender equity, maternal and child health, and curriculum development. • Be proficient in the French language in order to work in Djibouti, The DRC Congo, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, or Senegal. Application Procedure includes the following: • Cover letter • Application form (completely filled out) • Resume, transcript • Three letters of recommendation; and • One or two page typed essay giving reasons Send Application to: Chair, Selection Committee IFESH – Teachers for Africa Program 5040 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite 260 Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4687 Application Deadline: March 6, 2009 An application form may be obtained by contacting the Teachers for Africa Program at: Phone: (480) 443-1800: Ext. 7488 Fax: (480) 443-1824 Or by email: bjewing@ifesh.org Log onto http://www.ifesh.org for more information! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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Employers really value any overseas experience. This is a really good opportunity to go global.
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