US Academic Prep – English at Shining Hope For Communities

Reporting to the Head of Future Education, he/she will be assisting 4 students who are preparing to transition from SHOFCO primary schools to US boarding schools. In order to ensure they are fully prepared for their transition, they will participate in US Academic Prep Classes from mid-January to mid-July. Central to their success is their English writing, reading and comprehension skills, and specifically their ability to read and analyse text and produce high quality analytical writing. The US Academic Prep English consultant will work with the students a maximum of 4 - hours per day/4 days a week on mentioned skills – schedule is still being finalized.

Key Responsibilities/Roles

• Teach English skills: reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension, all to allow students to
  analyse text and produce high quality analytical material.
• Support students with use of new technology (laptops, Google and Microsoft suite).
• Inform students of US Classroom norms and cultural practices.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills)

Bachelor Degree in any related field

Professional Qualifications.

Teaching degree is a bonus but not required.

Other Requirements (unique/job specific)

• Teach English skills: reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension, all to allow students to analyse text and produce high quality analytical material.
• Microsoft & Google Suite.
• Knowledge of US classroom, teaching norms, and classic novels.