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Volunteer Homework Assistance Teacher

Homework Assistance Program

Who we are looking for

We are always looking for committed, motivated people to join our team as Volunteer Teachers Homework Assistance.

As a Volunteer Teacher for our Homework Assistance Program, you will make a significant impact on the lives of children, teenagers and young people living in underprivileged communities, supporting them develop the language skills they need to pursue their goals.

In addition to our expectations of all volunteers, we strongly prefer our Volunteer Teachers Homework Assistance to be a fluent Brazilian Portuguese speaker. A relevant teaching qualification is also a big plus.

Support our students with Homework Assistance in the favelas poses unique challenges, so you must be patient, reliable, flexible, loving and kind. Our kids deserve nothing less!

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Adult man co-teaching

Volunteer Teacher Homework Assistance Responsibilities

  • Arrive on time and well prepared for every class; our students rely on you being there.
  • Apply Positive Discipline (PD) teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
  • Conduct tests and exercises to assess student progress.
  • Provide weekly lesson feedback to help us improve and grow our programs.
  • Act as an EduMais ambassador by sharing our mission, volunteer opportunities and fundraising events on social media and within your network.

Volunteer Teacher Homework Assistance

  • Native or Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese
  • A degree in a relevant discipline, such as History, Mathematics, Linguistics, Literature or Education (preferable)
  • Teaching experience, especially with disadvantaged children (preferable)
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Theo co teaching

Duration

Short-term volunteer

  • 3 months

Medium-term volunteer

  • 6 months

Long-term volunteer

  • > 10 months

Start Dates

  • Flexible but preferably February/July

Time commitment

  • 10 hours per week (minimum)
  • 15 hours per week
  • 20 or more hours per week

 

 

Days of the week

  • Monday (PPG)
  • Tuesday (PPG)
  • Friday (PPG )
  • Saturday (Tabajaras)

Volunteer to support our students with Homework in Brazil with us!

Do you want to support kids, teens and young people in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas to feel secure and become better in their school subjects? Are you motivated to use your skills to open doors for their future? Join the EduMais volunteer family!

When applying, please include your CV and we will contact you soon.

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Learn more about the experience of volunteering in Brazil through the blog post of one of our long-term volunteers.

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