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Namibia: Year-long Math Computer Project Volunteers

  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

Namibia: Year-long Math Computer Project Volunteers

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

Languages :
  • English
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    Cost in US$: $5990

    Cost Includes :
  • Emergency evacuation services
  • Food
  • Housing
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  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • International travel
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  • Living stipend
  • Medical insurance
  • Written materials pre-departure
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    Cost Include Description:
    Most of the countries that host WorldTeach volunteers cannot afford to cover all of the costs associated with training, travel, insurance, and other expenses related to placing a teacher overseas. Because WorldTeach receives no income from government grants or an endowment, we ask each volunteer to contribute or fundraise the cost of their placement and training in these countries, while the host community provides housing and a small stipend to support you during your service. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. Over 70% of WorldTeach volunteers end up fundraising some portion of their program cost.

    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

    Volunteer Types :
  • childcare/children
  • community development
  • education
  • English teaching
  • teaching
  • youth
  • youth development
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    Age Range: Must have a bachelors

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

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays
    		•

    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, and Thailand.

    Year Founded: 1986

     



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