Conducting online English classes for girls in West Bengal
Teach online English classes for children and youth and help them communicate confidently.
Overview
Teach online English classes for children and youth and help them communicate confidently.
You have:
- Fluency in English and Bengali is a definite requirement.
- Some experience in teaching would be well looked upon but not absolutely necessary.
- Commitment to the task, passion for teaching and interacting with children, flexibility, capacity for effective teamwork, and willingness to adhere to committed schedules and responsibilities are qualities sought in volunteers.
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 time when you helped someone overcome their fear of speaking in English? | This question assesses your ability to create a supportive learning environment. | Share a specific example where you used encouraging methods to help a learner. |
| What methods do you use to engage young learners during online classes? | The interviewer wants to know about your teaching strategies for engaging children effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of different students? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you handle challenging behavior from students during lessons. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivated you to volunteer for teaching online English classes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |