We are looking for volunteer teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in Ioannina and the Epirus region. The ideal candidate(s) will have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and will possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in (refugee crisis). Experience delivering educational activities to vulnerable populations is a strong advantage.

The role will include:

• Delivering daily classes to the population at assigned site;
• Preparing class materials;
• Ensuring student engagement and progress;
• Working closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the programme is being delivered to the expected standards of Second Tree;

Skills Required:

• Degree in teaching and/or Certification in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or equivalent);
• Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
• Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
• Have a strong sense of humor, being able to make fun of yourself is key
• Care for people, the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
• Instil the values above in the people that work with you
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-level classroom;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload;
• Ability to work in a high-intensity environment;
• Adaptable, flexible attitude and approach to teaching and classroom management;
• Strong communication, inter-personal and writing skills;
• Ability to communicate in an open, honest, direct manner;

Skills Desired:

• Experience working in the refugee context;
• Experience working with vulnerable populations;

We Offer

• Accommodation in a shared house.
• Transportation to/from work.
• After completion of a three month trial, if you commit long-term, small monthly expenses refund.