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ISDSI GRADUATES! HERE'S A JOB OPENING IN THAILAND THAT WOULD BE GREAT FOR ONE OF YOU.
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Earth Rights International has a new opening for a Teacher in Thailand working with human rights and environmental activists from countries of the golden triangle. The DEADLINE is JANUARY 6th, 2014. This is a great opportunity for ISDSI graduates interested in returning to Northern Thailand to do meaningful work! Their listing follows:
Title: Teacher, EarthRights Schools (ERS)
Date Prepared: December 2013
Reports to: ERS Program Coordinators (ERS Myanmar & Mekong)
Purpose: To design, develop and deliver teaching and support to human rights and environmental activists from Myanmar and the Mekong countries who speak English as a second language.
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Teach ERS courses to 14 -16 adult mixed level students
- Assist in developing curriculum for ERS and partner schools
- Provide English language support through written feedback on writing assignments including; essays, research reports, funding proposals, and other texts
- Teach public speaking, presentation skills, report and proposal writing courses
- Teach other courses as needed
- Coordinate current affairs reading comprehension sessions on request
- Organize resources and teaching materials relevant to ERS course areas
- Manage a centralized collection of curricula and lesson plans for ERS
Student Mentoring
- Serve as an adviser for students during their studies
- Advise students outside of class, depending on their individual needs and concerns
- Accompany students to occasional cultural and educational events in Chiang Mai
Organizational/Administrative Duties
- Work closely with teaching assistant as well as coordinators in teaching, curriculum development, and assessment of students’ progress and needs
- Plan and coordinate evening homework session for the students living at the school
- Submit regular reports updating the coordinator and director
- Participate in staff project meetings as required
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant teaching experience of at least two years with non-native English speakers
- Bachelors and/or advanced degree in human rights, political science, peace studies, international development, law, or related fields
- Relevant experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
- Minimum of two years of experience in human rights education
- Familiar with a variety of subjects including; human rights, conflict resolution, the environment, law, government, woman’s rights, corporate accountability, and the international political system
- Strong human rights report writing and research skills required (ability to present complex information in a manner that is clear and easy to understand)
- Awareness of the human rights and environmental challenges currently facing Myanmar and the Mekong region
- Experience living and working in a multi-cultural setting
Application Guidelines
The application deadline is January 06, 2014 but we prefer to receive applications as soon as possible. An application consists of a resume and cover letter that directly addresses the selection criteria. Please send applications by email to:
teachi...@earthrights.org please include “ERS Teacher” on the subject line.
ERS offers a competitive Thai salary. EarthRights International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, or sexual orientation. Applications from women and people of color are particularly encouraged.
About EarthRights International
EarthRights International (ERI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization (NGO) combining the power of law and the power of people to protect earth rights. EarthRights affirm the strong connection between human well-being and a sound environment, and include the right to a healthy environment, the right to speak out and act to protect the environment, and the right to participate in development decisions.
On the grassroots level, ERI focuses on campaigns in Southeast Asia, but also works internationally to expose abuses and devise strategies for their eradication. Specifically, ERI investigates, monitors, and exposes abuses occurring in the name of development. ERI works to increase the transparency and accountability of governments, transnational corporations, and international institutions while protecting human rights and environmental defenders. ERI does so through a multifaceted program of investigations, publications, litigation and other legal work. ERI is involved in grassroots organizing, education and training, as well as local, national, regional, and international advocacy.
ERI has offices in northern Thailand and Washington, D.C. ERI was incorporated in the U.S. and has nonprofit status pursuant to U.S. Tax Code 501(c) (3). The staff is ethnically diverse (evenly divided between people from the Global North and South), and is composed of lawyers, human rights and environmental activists, and experienced NGO workers and educators.
For more information please visit www.earthrights.org
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