Conducting online English classes for children/youth in West Bengal

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 a definite requirement as the children/youth are beginners.
  • Some experience in teaching would be well looked upon but not absolutely necessary.
  • Commitment of 2 hours per week is necessary.
  • Some qualities sought are dedication, passion for teaching, flexibility, effective team work, adherence to schedules.

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 2 hours per week is necessary. All classes are conducted online via Skype. The duration of each class is for an hour. Classes are between 6 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 faced a challenge while teaching and how you overcame it? This question assesses problem-solving skills and resilience in a teaching environment. Discuss a specific challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome.
How would you engage students who find it difficult to learn a new language? The interviewer wants to know your strategies for classroom engagement and motivation techniques. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to teach English to children and youth? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan your lessons to cater to different learning paces among students? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most important quality for a volunteer teacher? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: onlinevolunteering.org