Teaching Assistants

Program Description

The unit harmonizes the activities and functions of the Ghana Education Service, youth council, sports council and library board. it is mandated to:
a. Assist in the formulation and implementation of policies on education in the district
b. Encourage, report on implementation of policies and matters relating to basic education
c. Advice the assembly on mattes relating to pre-school, primary, junior high schools in the district
d. Facilitate he supervision of pre-schools, primary and junior high schools in the district
e. Advice on the formation of school management committees
f. Advise no the approval of the opening of private pre-schools, primary and Junior High Schools
g. Advise on the granting and maintenance of scholarships to suitably qualified pupils or persons to attend any school or other educational institution in Ghana or elsewhere
h. Advice the Assembly on the appointment, posting, discipline, transfer of officers and welfare of the youth in he district

Highlights

We have several opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching in the following:
• Pre-School (4-5 year olds)
• Primary School (6-11 year olds)
• Junior Secondary School (12-14 year olds)
• Adult Education
Subjects range from language and literacy, maths, science, computer skills, environmental studies, physical development, and psychosocial skills to creative activities such as music, dance, and art.
As a volunteer you can help to empower these children by giving them the skills they need for the future and to make their voices heard.
A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be confident in the above subjects and preferably have or be studying towards a universi