Namibia: Year-long Math Computer Project Volunteers

  Namibia

• Other Cities in Namibia: 
Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: 12/30/07-12/15/08

Description: The WorldTeach organization is seeking applicants for three education-related placements in Namibia. The Plato Project is a new initiative by Namibia's Rossing Foundation to improve student mathematics performance in disadvantaged schools throughout the country. The Plato platform is an innovative software suite designed to offer students additional mathematics practice in addition to normal classroom exposure. The Rossing foundation is seeking three WorldTeach volunteers to coordinate its centers in Keetmanshoop, Katima-Mulilo and Khorixas. The Center Coordinator will be responsible for:

* Introducing the project and demonstrating the program to local schools
* Establishing training needs of students
* Training students to use the system
* Assisting students with mathematics problems as they use the system
* Tracking progress of the students in coordination with their schools
* Ongoing reporting on the state of the project to Rossing Foundation staff, the Ministry of Education and other interested parties

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Teaching or volunteer experience
* Interest in international education and development
* Basic computer skills
* Comfortable with mathematics through the high school level

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: $5990

The program cost is $5990. The program cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24-hour field support, and and a monthly living stipend.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Must have a bachelors

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Namibia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986