The Living Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka is dedicated to the conservation of Sri Lanka’s unique cultural heritage and traditional wisdom. LHT has recently started to operate a new venture in Koslanda, one of the most beautifully situated towns in Sri Lanka. The aim of the project is to leverage the natural assets and traditional working practices of the region, providing access to new skills and better markets.

The project will improve the living standards of this rural community, and arrest the destructive farming practices and urban migration that are gradually destroying the community. Several projects are being initiated including computer and English literacy classes, development of organic farming and specialist agricultural products, livelihoods work using sustainable local materials and small tourism ventures.

We are currently seeking three experienced English teachers to join a small team of volunteers in our Koslanda office.

Job Description

Class organisation
Several groups in Koslanda and the outlying communities have expressed an interest in learning English. Potential students include children, teachers, local youth and adult workers. Your first task will be to set up the class groups in co-ordination with our local team, and arrange venues and times to meet. This task should not be too onerous; we simply need a dedicated member of staff to do it!

Preparation of curriculum
As you will be the first English teacher in this town, you will have to set the curriculum for each of your class groups. Abilities will be mixed, some will have a basic working knowledge of English, others very little. You may also need to manage the purchase of teaching materials and present accounts for this.

Conduct of lessons
You will be expected to carry out 10-15 hours of lessons per week once the class groups are established. Extra time will be spent on planning, grading and other extra curricula activities.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Must be a native English speaker
• TEFL qualification or some experience of teaching English as a foreign language
• Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
• Independent worker
• Good people skills and organisational skills
• Flexibility and creativity in problem solving

Desired

• Experience of working within a Sri Lankan or Asian environment would be welcomed.
• A knowledge of international education and development issues
• Functional computer skills to the point where you may be able to give lessons on Microsoft Office if you have time
• Some knowledge of written and spoken Singhalese or Tamil
• International bike license

DOWNLOAD the complete job description as a Word document.