Primary School Teacher - Paid Volunteer

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Teaching / Education

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Entry Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kalikot|

Experience: Not Required|

NRs. 10,000 Monthly

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Organization Description

The Oda Foundation, in tandem with local leaders, private partners and government support, develops integrative community development solutions for some of Nepal's most geographically isolated communities. Headquartered in the district of Kalikot, the foundation has concentrated healthcare and education initiatives while providing additional community needs as they are identified.

Primary School Teacher

Position Type: Volunteer - Room & Board + Travel Costs Provided

Duration: 2076 School year

Room and board will be provided on the Oda Foundation campus, however most work responsibilities will take place at the campus of a nearby government school. The Oda Foundation has a co-management agreement with one local government school where this vacancy, along with the Oda Foundation 8-person Education team will be placed.

Your responsibility as a Volunteer Primary School Teacher will be to use your preexisting skills and experience to fill the gaps in the school’s teaching needs. Throughout your interview process, specific subjects and grade levels will be discussed and, should you be a viable candidate, your ideal teaching placement will be sorted out.

Key responsibilities include:

Creating and implementing lesson plans
Communicating with government school staff, Oda Foundation staff, community leaders, and parents of students
Ensuring the safety of all children that you are engaging with
Participating in daily school staff meetings
Teaching Math and Science curriculum to students up to grade 10

Care and Compassion:

We will demonstrate our compassion and caring through our action and words
We will take time to ensure each person feels listened to, secure, understood and is treated compassionately
We will be approachable and contribute to creating a calm and friendly atmosphere
We will provide a safe and caring setting for patients and staff, and an efficient, effective experience
We will meet people's needs for information and involvement
We will be considerate, calm and proactive in solving problems.
We will not be aggressive or passive aggressive to anyone.

Respect, Dignity & Justice:

We will demonstrate respect for all staff through our words and actions.
We will all follow Oda rules, policies, and procedures.
We will accept fair and equitable punishment for all.
We will be polite and courteous in our communications and actions
We will demonstrate respect for dignity, choice, privacy and confidentiality
We will recognize and value uniqueness, diversity and different cultures.
We will be sincere, honest and constructive in giving, and open to receiving, feedback
We maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

Effectiveness:

We will demonstrate a commitment to doing our best
We will be responsible and reflect on our actions
We will be accountable for our actions
We will focus on our work and practice time management by meeting all proposed deadlines.
We will encourage and explore ideas for improvement, innovation and creativity.
We will seek out opportunities to enhance our skills and expertise
We will work together to achieve high quality services
We will use our knowledge and enthusiasm to implement positive change and overcome challenges
We will be proactive in nature

Teamwork & Communication:

We will understand and value each other's role and contribution
We will be fair, thoughtful, welcoming and kind to colleagues, fellows and guests.
We will communicate with each other and express our successes and our concerns.
We will offer support and encouragement to others
We will maximize each other's potential and contribution through shared learning and development
We will recognize, share and celebrate our successes, big and small
We will practice coordination and collaboration interdepartmentally
We will have a positive outlook and motivation
We will demonstrate commitment to the Oda foundation, patients, staff and our guests.

Openness, Honesty and Responsibility:

We will build trust by displaying transparency and doing what we say we will do
We will commit to doing what is right – even when challenged
We will welcome feedback as a means of informing improvements
We will use our resources and each other's time efficiently and wisely
We will maintain and enhance public confidence in our service
We will be a positive role model

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Higher Secondary (+2/A Levels/IB)

Required Experience:Not Required

Other Specification

Successful candidates will have:

A desire to work in a rural setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A positive attitude with a proven track record for being a team player
A strong work ethic and a desire to engage in rural community development
A basic level of physical stamina (this is a rural location, based 2 hours walking from the nearest road)
Strong English skills
An enthusiasm for education
An ability to abide by Oda values (this is a must)

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:NRs. 10,000 Monthly

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Apply Before: Jan 06, 2020

About the organization

The Oda Foundation

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Kalikot, Mid-Western Development Region, Nepal

The Oda Foundation, in tandem with local leaders, private partners and government support, develops integrative community development solutions for some of Nepal's most geographically isolated communities. Headquartered in the district of Kalikot, the foundation has concentrated healthcare and education initiatives while providing additional community needs as they are identified.