Conducting online English classes for children/youth in Howrah, Kolkata

Conduct online English classes for children and youth

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Overview

Conduct online English classes for children and youth

You have:

  • Fluency in English and Bengali is required as the children/youth are beginners.
  • Commitment of 26 weeks and 2 hours per week is mandatory.
  • Some experience in teaching is desired but not mandatory.
  • Dedication to the task, passion for teaching, and flexibility are important qualities.

Contract

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We are looking for Online Volunteers to conduct online English classes for children and youth, as part of our projects in West Bengal. The goal of these classes is to make students communicate fearlessly, recognize their strengths, and most importantly develop the confidence to pursue their goals. A commitment of 26 weeks and 2 hours per week is a must. All classes are conducted online via Skype. The duration of each class is for an hour. Classes are between 7 pm and 9 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). Online Volunteers will be given a short orientation prior to engagement. Hours are flexible for the Weekend. Classes will be conducted morning, afternoon and evening over the weekend.

  • Teaching and training
  • Language teaching

    The mission of Ann Foundation is to give the right platform and learning opportunities to children, youth, physically disabled, and the underprivileged to attain their highest potential in their lives. Offering online English, Personality Development and basic computer literacy classes is part of our literacy project for children and young adults in various countries around the world. The knowledge and skills imparted through these classes, we hope students are empowered to become literate, self-confident, employable and independent citizens.

  • Volunteers: 10 needed

  • 1-5 hours per week / 26 weeks

    Fluency in English and Bengali is a definite requirement as the children/youth are beginners. Some experience in teaching would be well looked upon but not absolutely necessary. Some of the qualities sought in volunteers are the dedication to the task, passion for teaching and interacting with children, flexibility, capacity for effective team work and willingness to adhere to committed schedules and responsibilities.

  • India

  • English, Bengali

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you adapted your teaching style to accommodate a student's needs? This question assesses your flexibility and ability to meet the diverse needs of students. Share a specific instance and explain the adjustments you made.
What strategies do you use to maintain student engagement during online classes? Engagement is key in online learning; this question evaluates your methods to keep students involved. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle challenging behavior from students during class? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to volunteer as an English teacher for children and youth? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe are the key factors in helping students gain confidence in their language skills? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: onlinevolunteering.org