HELP’s mission is to create, through merit- and needs-based scholarships, a community of young professionals and leaders who will promote a more just society in Haiti. HELP’s highly successful program identifies top students throughout Haiti from disadvantaged backgrounds and provides them with the tools and training to fill critical gaps in Haiti’s economy and society. In addition to tuition at internationally accredited universities in Haiti, books, housing, and living stipend, HELP provides advising, internship placement, career services, study abroad opportunities, and mandatory classes in English, Citizenship & Leadership (C&L), and computer literacy. Our 90% employment rate and high salaries for alumni allow graduates to break the cycle of poverty and become leaders in their communities. For more information please visit www.uhelp.net.
Fonctions
The English Language Fellow’s responsibilities may also include interviewing students, drafting student profiles, updates for HELP marketing materials and donor reports, and helping students with international study opportunities, etc.
Qualifications Requises
1) Bachelor’s degree
2) Experience in English instruction (Two years, minimum)
3) Strong writing skills
4) Ability to adapt to foreign and possibly difficult environments and situations
5) Sense of initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team
6) Fluency in spoken and written English. French and Creole are a plus.
7) Experience using the Moodle knowledge platform is an asset.
Conditions particulières
1. Reports are complete and submitted on time.
2. Employee has served as a resource for students and staff interested in improving English proficiency.
3. Employee contributes to publicity and promotion of English program
4. English Program initiatives are organized according to the annual calendar.
5. Student English proficiency is assessed and reported upon at least four times per year.
6. Employee demonstrates a positive and collaborative attitude and represents the institution well inside and outside of HELP.
Conditions de travail
The English Language Fellowship Instructor reports to HELP’s Senior English Instructor and works with other program staff on all aspects of the English program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Teaching 6-8 classes (weekly) within HELP’s English curricula including: planning and preparation, office hours/tutoring, evaluations and attendance (approximately 10 class hours/week and 6 planning/evaluation hours/week)
• Monitoring and evaluating courses and students’ progress, including facilitating the annual standardized English exam
• Reporting (weekly tracking charts, monthly program reports, special event reports)
• Collaborating with other HELP staff on English-focused co- and extra-curricular activities, such as volunteer projects, Saturday Activities, Study Abroad, the In English Please Club, and other student-led initiatives.
• Outreach to guest speakers and institutions that can provide assistance in advancing HELP’s mission
• Completing a self-designed project based on fellow’s skills and the organization’s needs. The objective of the project must be to strengthen the English program through applied work experience, efficient project implementation (and documentation), and collaborative assessment of project deliverables.
The English Language Fellow’s responsibilities may also include interviewing students, drafting student profiles, updates for HELP marketing materials and donor reports, and helping students with international study opportunities, etc.
