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🌟 Bring Joy to Young Learners as a Classroom Assistant! 🌈✨

The experience

Join a vibrant learning space where you'll collaborate with teachers, engage children in creative and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, you'll inspire curiosity and help children build social skills and confidence. Your energy and compassion will leave a lasting impact while making every day a joyful experience for the little ones. 💛📚🎨

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Swahili

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details


- Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans.
- Help supervise children during playtime, meals, and other activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Engage children in educational and creative activities, including arts and crafts, storytelling, and outdoor play.
- Support children in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as organizing classroom materials, cleaning, and preparing learning resources.
- Participate in special events, field trips, and parent-teacher meetings as needed.
- Foster positive relationships with children, staff, and other volunteers

Activities & Shift


**8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival and Setup**
- Arrive at the school and check in with the staff.
- Review daily activities and any special notes regarding the children.
- Prepare the activity area or classroom (e.g., set up learning materials, toys, and supplies).

**8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Welcome and Free Play**
- Greet the children as they arrive.
- Facilitate free play to help children settle in and socialize.
- Engage with children in activities like building blocks, puzzles, or arts and crafts.

**9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Circle Time**
- Gather all the children for circle time.
- Introduce the day’s theme or topics (e.g., weather, seasons, community helpers).
- Sing songs, read stories, or engage in interactive discussions.

**9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Structured Activity**
- Organize a structured activity related to the theme (e.g., a craft project, a group game, or a simple science experiment).
Etc

Rules

*Maintain Professional Boundaries*

2. **Follow Safety Protocols**


3. **Respect Confidentiality**


4. **Be a Positive Role Model**


5. **Supervise Actively**


6. **Use Appropriate Language**


7. **Engage in Appropriate Interaction**

8. **Focus on Inclusion**


9. **Respect Personal Boundaries**


10. **Avoid Substance Use**


11. **Report Concerns**


12. **Participate in Training**


13. **Be Punctual and Reliable**


14. **Promote a Safe Environment**


15. **Have Fun and Be Engaging**
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