Teacher & Curriculum Development Volunteering in Cambodia

What is the Teacher & Curriculum Development in Cambodia project all about?

Use your expertise and experience in education and become a volunteer and work on a teacher and curriculum development placement in Cambodia’s premier tourist destination, Siem Reap. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in Siem Reap and it’s surrounding communities. The primary focus of these teaching placements is to help improve students English-speaking abilities to prepare them for roles in the tourism and sub industries. We work with a variety of worthwhile teaching projects including teaching in schools, daycare centres, community centres for former street children, a school for blind children, residential centres, teaching child landmine victims, and even in a centre for trainee primary school teachers.

The quality of teaching varies in Cambodia as does the experience of the teachers. A range of approaches have been adopted and therefore there is not one set curriculum is in place. English is essential to enable local people to access jobs and to help many in their escape from poverty.

Why choose this Teacher & Curriculum Development project?

The Cambodian education system is chronically underfunded and class sizes often reach up to 60 students to one teacher. With this student to teacher ratio, it is impossible for teachers to teach effectively and many students fall behind, which often leads to them eventually dropping out of school early with no formal qualifications. Even if students do graduate from school, their level of English speaking is normally still very low.

Native speaking teachers are essential as they support the existing teachers and projects. Through observing and supporting teachers in the classroom volunteers can help develop the capacity of Cambodia’s teachers. By reviewing and developing curriculum you can also leave an improved programme in place on your return home.

Role of the Teaching Volunteer in Cambodia

As a volunteer, your role will vary according to which teaching placement you are working on. For many of our teaching placements, you will be helping support teachers who are providing additional after school classes for children, although you may also be based in regular schools.

We have teaching placements working with a variety of ages from nursery/kindergarten, primary/ elementary, secondary/high school, and also 18+ as well. If you have a particular preference, we can usually cater to this for you. You may be placed at the teacher training college so that students have an opportunity to work with a native English speaker before commencing work.

You will be sent the details of your assigned placement 2 – 4 weeks prior to your arrival in Cambodia. It is not possible to send placement details earlier than this as the needs of placements can often change and also because most of the placements can accept a maximum of 2 volunteers so it depends on the availability at the time.

What skills do I need to be a Teaching Volunteer in Cambodia?

This is a placement that requires teaching skills and experience. We are therefore looking for volunteers with either a teaching degree or TEFL qualification plus classroom experience.

As we work with a number of different placements, we like to conduct telephone interviews with volunteers to find out their skills and what they are looking for. That way we can make sure you are placed in the most appropriate placement for you. You will be asked to send your CV/resume before being accepted onto this project. You will also be asked to send a letter of motivation, medical certificate and 2 references from a former teacher or employer.

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