We are currently looking for volunteer Children's Educators to join our Education program.
Job Purpose/General Nature of the Position:
The volunteer Children’s Educator will plan and deliver classes
in our After School Program for 6-12 year olds in English, Math, Science
and Social-Emotional Learning. The English, Math and Science classes
are part of a partnership with Armando Aid and will therefore involve
use of tablets provided by them for this purpose. The Social-Emotional
Learning classes will follow a curriculum laid out by the International
Rescue Committee.
The primary school children that are the focus of this program, are enrolled into Greek Public Schools. However the main aim of the Greek schools is to ensure that the kids have the necessary Greek language level in order to be streamed into the regular classes with Greek children. In order to stimulate them more and give them equal opportunities to access education this program was developed. As it focuses on a general set of school subjects such as math, science and English language, we try to make sure that the knowledge gap is also covered. So that even when the kids learn Greek enough to join the Greek kids, the knowledge gap does not set them back.
Additionally the program adds to the rather empty days of the children, who besides school in the mornings don't have other activities for them in the camp.
By volunteering in this program you will be working first and foremost with the primary school aged children from the camp. Additionally you might interact with the parents of the children, other volunteers from both I AM YOU as well as other organizations and representatives of the Greek Ministry of Education.
Accountability and Relationship
- Reports to the Education Coordinator
- Works closely with the Education Coordinator and teachers
Typical day
Days start around 9:10 am when the Volunteer Cars leave from the
Volunteer Accommodation, and provide pick up for team members who live
in Chalkida - the biggest city in the area. Around 9:45 the whole
on-site team is expected to be in camp.
Details on Arrival
The program runs throughout the whole year. Successful applicants will
be asked to arrive in the week prior to the start of the new course -
that is conducted in 6 week cycles, after which a feedback week takes
place. More information will be provided in the interview stage.
Free-time activities
There are plenty of activities available for Volunteers in the area. In the winter skiing is available not that far away from Chalkida. In the summer a number of water sports is accessible. Additionally the close location to Athens makes it a great space for city exploration
Program Requirements
Teaching experience or experience working with primary-aged children
Comfortable using technology in the classroom
Confident in managing a classroom
Experience/knowledge of trauma-informed care a plus but not necessary
Included Services
Before your journey
On-site services
Volunteer Accommodation (rent, electricity, heating, maintenance, etc.)
Transport (covered fuel, car rental prices)
We offer a shared accommodation just outside of Chalkida, that can accommodate up to 8 people at a time. With shared and single rooms, 3 bathrooms, a big living room, dining area and kitchen, and a huge garden. The house is located roughly 400 meters away from the sea. It's fully equipped with kitchen utensils, beddings, towels and such.
Program Fees
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