Conducting online English classes for children/youth in Howrah, Kolkata
Teach online English classes for children and youth in West Bengal.
Overview
Teach online English classes for children and youth in West Bengal.
You have:
- Fluency in English and Bengali is required for teaching beginners.
- Some experience in teaching is preferred but not required.
- Dedication to the task and passion for teaching and interacting with children is required.
- Ability to adhere to committed schedules and responsibilities is essential.
- Flexibility and capacity for effective teamwork are needed.
Contract
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We are looking for 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 had to adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of different students? | This question assesses your flexibility and approach to meeting diverse learning needs. | Provide an example of a specific situation where you successfully adapted your teaching methods. |
| What strategies do you use to keep young learners engaged during a lesson? | Interviewers want to understand your creativity and teaching effectiveness. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you evaluate the progress of your students, especially when teaching online? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a student is not participating during your class? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What does effective communication mean to you in an online teaching environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |