Conducting online English classes for children/youth in West Bengal

Teach online English classes to children and youth.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Sunday 25 Oct 2020 at 07:00 UTC

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Overview

Teach online English classes to children and youth.

You have:

  • Fluency in English and Bengali is a definite requirement.
  • Some experience in teaching would be well looked upon but not absolutely necessary.
  • Dedication to the task and passion for teaching and interacting with children.
  • Flexibility in scheduling hours for classes.
  • Capacity for effective teamwork and adhering to schedules and responsibilities.

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 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) 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 a student? This question assesses your ability to adjust your approach based on student needs. Share a specific example showcasing your flexibility and understanding of diverse learning styles.
What strategies would you use to engage children in an online learning environment? The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining interest in a virtual setting. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a student is struggling to understand a concept? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to volunteer for this position? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan to manage your time between this volunteering role and other commitments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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