e-learning content creator / instructional design Science and Maths - Volunteer
About us
empowermefirst.college is a non-profit aiming to make upper secondary school education accessible to millions of vulnerable youths and adults in emerging and developing countries regardless of background, gender or lifestyle. We offer a free online learning platform to overcome gaps created by inequality. Students learn at their own pace, using their mobile phones everywhere, at any time.
Our vision is to transform our students into change leaders who build today and tomorrow's world.
Since our creation in 2021, we have piloted our program providing English and ICT courses to test the courses and research the feasibility in two very different countries.
We are currently offering education at 2 centres in Zimbabwe. But this is just the beginning, and we won’t rest until our vision is fulfilled and reach vulnerable school dropouts in other English speaking countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia.
We are looking for volunteers to create learning content in Mathematics and the Sciences (Combined Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics), who commits for at least three hours per week for six months, we appreciate consistent and long-term commitments.
Your responsibilities
- You collaborate closely with educational planning and other team members to develop syllabi and unit plans using international standards such as IGCSE, A/AS-Level and IBO.
- You plan and develop original content/projects for courses, such as written lessons, slides and video lectures (tutorials).
- You design and draft original materials to assess student progression, especially quizzes, assignments.
- You review developed material from other team members to ensure consistency and quality.
Who you are
- You are self-motivated and enjoy doing projects for the challenge, not for any external rewards. You understand the value of volunteering and making an impact, keep to deadlines and are ready to attend online meetings.
- You have a relevant degree, masters or phd in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or similar studies. Preferably you have experience in creating online content.
- We are also looking for designers and audio, video, and image editors for a respective course
- You are passionate about education: You know the importance of education and how it can impact someone's life.
- You are an excellent communicator in verbal and written English: you know how to captivate, relate and adapt to your audience. You are comfortable explaining complex concepts to a non-knowledgeable audience.
- You are comfortable using Google Workspace (Google docs, Google slides, and Google sheets) and willing to learn how to use our online platform.
- You are able to work independently, but you are also comfortable asking questions and saying, “I don’t know.”
- You are a team player: You know how to communicate effectively about your progress and understand that we need the help of everyone to succeed.
Culture fit
Our values represent who we are and how we act. You will enjoy working with us if the following statements describe you:
- You value others and have the desire to have a positive impact on the world.
- You know that you don’t know everything and are willing to learn, experiment, and view feedback as an opportunity to improve yourself.
- You are committed, consistent and don’t give up when things become more challenging.
- You don’t take shortcuts. You have high integrity and aspire to do things the right way.
- You are proactive and ready to work in a flat hierarchical structure.
- You strive for excellence and have high attention to detail.
The process
Did you recognise yourself in our description? We will be glad to learn more about you. Our hiring process involves just two stages:
- Fill in application on https://empowermefirst.freshteam.com/jobs
- Answer screening questions
- Formal interview
After applying through the application form, you will hear from us within two weeks.
Benefits
Our organisation is based on volunteering. While we don’t offer compensation, we aim to provide the experience of a lifetime. We offer:
- Remote working: You can contribute from your home. Our members are located all over the world.
- Flexible hours: We are not interested in the number of hours you work but the results you deliver. We assign tasks weekly or bi-weekly. As soon as you can complete them on time, we trust you.
- We commit to helping you achieve your potential and develop you into a leader within our organisation.
- We offer webinars on different topics that are useful for your personal and career development such as leadership training. You’ll receive a certificate of completion.
- And, of course, the opportunity to be part of an organisation that aims to change the world!
Does this sound like you? Please upload your CV (in English) to https://empowermefirst.freshteam.com/jobs