Conducting online English classes for girls in West Bengal
Conduct online English classes to empower children and youth.
Overview
Conduct online English classes to empower children and youth.
You have:
- Fluency in English and Bengali is required for teaching beginners.
- Some prior experience in teaching is preferred but not necessary.
- Ability to commit to 2 hours per week for 26 weeks.
- Strong dedication to the task and passion for teaching needed.
- Flexibility and effective teamwork are important.
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, 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 situation where you helped someone learn a new skill? | This assesses your teaching ability and patience. | Share a specific example of how you guided someone to learn something new successfully. |
| How would you handle a student who is struggling with English? | This evaluates your approach to teaching and problem-solving. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you think are effective for teaching young learners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to volunteer in this position? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure that online classes are interactive and engaging? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |