Junior High Teacher

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: For the truly ambitious volunteer, we have a few placements available in Junior High Schools around Ghana. These placements require patient, tolerant volunteers that like working with middle-years students and have a good understanding of adolescent issues. Knowledge of participatory learning techniques is also quite helpful. Volunteers can expect to conduct lessons on a variety of topics including Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Biology, Physics, and Physical Education. Additional topics driven by the interests and expertise of volunteers are warmly welcomed!

Qualifications:
-Some university education is required
-Exceptional English communication skills
-Patience and flexibility
-Experience working with youth between the ages of 12 to 15 years
-Ability to work as part of a diverse team
-Creativity is a valuable asset

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 1200

Salary / Pay: A fee of US$1200 is charged for a standard eight-week placement. This fee includes: *Accommodation (private room in a comfortable home-stay setting) *Three home cooked meals daily *24/7 In-country support *Volunteer placement arrangements and follow-up (weekly check-ins) *Airport Pick-up *Airport Drop-off *Accra city tour upon arrival *Personalized Souvenir *Extensive Orientation package sent via email or regular mail pre-departure *Exit-Debriefing prior to departure

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

AndyGlo Foundation's Mission Statement: The AndyGlo Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana, West Africa. The AndyGlo Foundation was born out of the need for more reliable, meaningful volunteer placements in Ghana and the reality that Ghanaian students wishing to volunteer abroad encounter numerous difficulties trying to fulfill their dream. Our primary mission is to provide meaningful volunteer abroad experiences to youth from around the globe towards the aim of fostering greater cross-cultural awareness, tolerance and global unity.

Year Founded: 2008