Conduct online English classes for St Antony's school students in Nellore, India
Teach English online to children and youth.
Overview
Teach English online to children and youth.
You have:
- Fluency in Telugu is required for this position.
- Fluency in English is required for this position.
- Some experience in teaching would be preferred but not necessary.
- Commitment and motivation to teach children are essential.
- Availability for 1-5 hours per week for 26 weeks is necessary.
Contract
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We are looking for Online Volunteers to conduct online English classes via Skype for children and youth in Hyderabad. Online Volunteers must be able to converse in Telugu and English. Classes are conducted for an hour from Monday-Saturday between 9 am to 12-30 PM IST Morning session 1-30 pm to 4-30 PM IST. Online Volunteers will be required to teach for one hour on two consecutive days at a mutually agreed time and date. Applicants will be interviewed via phone or Skype.Orientation and syllabus will be given to all the volunteers. If you have the skills, the time and the compassion, then you are best suited for this opportunity. Please apply only if these timings are suitable for you. We do not accept applicants without CV. Please read the language requirements before applying, this project requires ''The Telugu language''.
- Teaching and training
Language teaching
Offering online English classes is part of our literacy project for children and youth. We aim to develop English skills and further increase their confidence of communicating in English. We focus on improving spoken and written English for the disadvantaged children in developing countries. Each online volunteer's contribution will help to improve their English and instill confidence to pursue their goals.
Volunteers: 8 needed
1-5 hours per week / 26 weeks
Fluency in Telugu and English is mandatory as the students are at beginners level. Some experience in teaching would be preferred but not necessary. We prefer online volunteers who are motivated & committed because the children consider the volunteers as their teacher, mentor, and a friend. Only candidates who are committed and are fluent in both Telugu and English should apply.
India
- English, Telugu
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you taught something to someone who was struggling. | The interviewer wants to gauge your teaching ability and patience. | Explain the situation, your approach, and the outcome. |
| How would you handle a student who is not engaging in the lesson? | The interviewer is assessing your adaptability and teaching strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods would you use to teach English to beginners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you plan to assess your students' progress? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you expect to face when teaching online? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |