Conducting online English classes for girls in West Bengal
Volunteer to teach English online to children and youth
Overview
Volunteer to teach English online to children and youth
You have:
- Fluency in English and Bengali is necessary due to the language of instruction.
- A commitment of 26 weeks, with 2 hours of teaching each week is required.
- Some experience in teaching would be appreciated but is not mandatory.
- Candidates should demonstrate dedication to teaching and interacting with children.
- Flexibility in scheduling and adherence to responsibilities is important.
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, 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 to 8 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) Online Volunteers will be given a short orientation prior to engagement.
- 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 helps assess your adaptability and commitment to students' individual learning needs. | Provide a specific example where your flexibility positively impacted student understanding. |
| What motivates you to volunteer and teach children online? | Understanding your motivation reveals your passion for education and working with youth. | 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. |
| How do you plan to manage your time effectively to fulfill the commitment required for this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What qualities do you believe are essential in a teacher, and how do you exhibit these qualities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |