Teaching Fellows - Kenya & India

Location: Kenya & India
   
Programme: Social Development - Education

Agency: Aga Khan Academies
 
Deadline: 10 Mar 2013
The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003 and the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011.

The Position
With the aim of bringing diverse perspectives and fresh energy to the Aga Khan Academies, we recruit annually a small number of recent graduates from well-respected universities to serve as Aga Khan Academy Teaching Fellows on campus in Mombasa, Kenya, or in Hyderabad, India. Normally appointed for a two-year period, the Teaching Fellows work with gifted and talented students from diverse ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Each Teaching Fellow lives in an apartment in a student residence and works as a Dorm Parent, promoting community life in that residence. In addition, a Teaching Fellow may carry some of the following additional responsibilities:

The opportunity to teach under the careful mentorship of an experienced master teacher. Each Teaching Fellow is assigned to a mentor to guide his/her class/lab preparation and student assessment. Given their extensive involvement in campus life, Teaching Fellows teach fewer hours than full-time faculty members.
Tutoring individual students or study groups
Involvement in the administrative work of offices such as Admissions, University Counseling, or Student Life.
Coaching athletic teams.
Providing music lessons.
Chaperoning off-campus field trips.
Advising student clubs and organizations, including introducing new student activities to campus (depending on a Teaching Fellow's interests and experiences).

Engagement in the Enrichment Program and CAS (creativity, action, service) programme.
Involvement and further development of the Student Leadership Development programme.
The Requirements
Ideal candidates will have the following profile:
Excellent academic achievement at a highly respected university.
A record of significant involvement in residential, student leadership, music, theatre, athletic and/or community service during university.
Genuine interest in and commitment to the development mission of the Aga Khan Academies.
Knowledge of the admissions processes for highly selective North American and/or British universities; the ability to guide Academy students interested in applying to such universities would be especially helpful.
Based on current anticipated needs for 2013-14, preference will be given to individuals with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Economics, ESL, French, Mathematics, or Music. Evidence reflecting the ability to support one or more of the following will be advantageous: Student Leadership Development programme, SAT preparation, University Counseling, and Physical Education.

Prior experience in the developing world is less important than openness to the learning one may experience there.
Interested candidates should submit a letter describing their background, the basis of their interest, and their qualifications, along with a current curriculum vitae. Please also indicate a geographic preference, if any.

Salary & International Package
Modest stipend

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