English Teacher for Refugees in Greece

Second Tree is looking for teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece.

The ideal candidate should have experience teaching English as a foreign or second language and a strong understanding of, or passion for, the context in which we work. Experience delivering educational activities in this context is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for classes ranging from A0 (illiteracy) to B2, taking into account individual differences in level within each class
• Prepare class materials and assessments
• Empower students with interpersonal and life skills, and incorporate these skills into lesson planning
• Complete administrative tasks such as tracking attendance and communicating class updates to students
• Ensure student engagement and progress
• Work closely with the Education Manager to ensure the programme is delivered to the expected standards of Second Tree
• Participate in community engagement activities to maintain relationships with students outside the classroom context, such as picnics, community lunches, sporting events, and more

Qualifications

• A degree in teaching and/or a certification in English language teaching (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or equivalent)
• Accountable and efficient, with the ability to complete tasks within the agreed time frame
• Able to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met and managing a wide-ranging workload
• Honest and transparent, and able to give and receive feedback in a straightforward way
• Caring and people-focused, with the interests of the people you work with as your first concern
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Able to work in a high-intensity environment and adapt when needed
• Flexible in approach to teaching and willing to enforce strict classroom management
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Open, honest, and direct communicator
• A strong sense of humour; being able to make fun of yourself is key

Ideal Experience

• Experience working in the refugee context
• Experience teaching low-level literacy students

What We Offer

• A nurturing and collaborative working environment
• Personal and professional development support
• Accommodation in a shared house
• Transportation to and from work
• A small monthly expenses refund after completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long term

In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, if the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone who cannot afford to pay rent.

How to Apply

Please apply using the form below. Include your CV, cover letter, a copy of your qualifications if applicable, the dates you would be available to volunteer (starting date and length), and the link to the ad you are responding to. Please use “English Teacher” as the subject line. If the application includes all of these items, they will get back to you within a maximum of 48 hours.

Note: If you require a visa to stay in Greece for the minimum ten-week commitment, please know that as a Greek NGO, they are unable to sponsor your visa.