Conduct online English classes for St Joseph's students in Andhra Pradesh, India

Teach online English classes to orphaned youth.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Saturday 20 Mar 2021 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Teach online English classes to orphaned youth.

You have:

  • Fluency in Telugu and English is mandatory.
  • Some experience in teaching preferred but not necessary.
  • Commitment to volunteer for 1-5 hours per week over 26 weeks.
  • Motivation and compassion for teaching disadvantaged children.

Contract

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We are looking for online volunteers to conduct online English classes via Skype for children and youth in St Joseph's High School. These are orphaned and semi orphaned children, they come from broken families. They do not know English. Online Volunteers must be able to converse in Telugu and English. Classes are conducted from Monday-Saturday between 6 -7 pm IST. Online Volunteers will be required to teach for one hour on two consecutive days at a mutually agreed time and date. Orientation and training will be given, access to 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

Can you describe a time when you had to teach someone something new? This question assesses your teaching experience and ability to convey information clearly. Share an example that highlights your teaching methods and how you adapted to the student's needs.
How do you plan to keep your students engaged during online classes? Engagement is crucial in online teaching, and this question explores your strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer for this teaching opportunity? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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