Saathi Teacher

About this role

We are looking to recruit 15 Saathi Teachers in the 8th cohort to work in our partner municipalities-Paanchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district and Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality and Bandipur Rural Municipality in Tanahun district. The cohort after selection will have to attend Saathi Teachers programme events and graduate from a few weeks long pre-service residential training taking place towards the end of this academic year and finally start working as a Saathi Teacher from Baisakh 2084 for two years. Please read here for who qualifies, what is required and what it takes to become a Saathi Teacher and what is in being a Saathi Teacher. About the Programme: Saathi Teachers Programme is an educational initiative under Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) operating under the theme of ‘Primary Must Not Be Secondary. It offers paired and paid placement for individuals seeking to teach Math or English at Basic Level in rural communities in order to help transform the educational experience of children. It is two years of supervised programme to increase literacy and numeracy skills of students, with additional focus on fostering and developing 21 st century 4 C skills (Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication, and Collaboration) in students. Saathi Teachers Programme works in partnership with the local government and the schools to assist the overall growth of the students and the school. We currently work in three Rural Municipalities- Paanchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district and Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality and Bandipur Rural Municipality in Tanahun district. The partner municipalities pay for the large part of the Saathi Teachers’ direct stipend and the programme’s operational part is largely supported by Mondo Foundation, our UK partner organization, with contribution from Inter Hands Foundation to ensure we can sustain the programme in three municipalities. About HELP: Helambu Education and Livelihood Partnership (HELP) is a local NGO set up in 2009 intending to improve the quality of education in remote schools of Sindhupalchowk. As a grassroots local non-profit organization, we currently run five core programmes; Saathi Teachers Programme, Scholarship and Leadership Programme, School in a Bag Programme, Volunteer Programme and Livelihood Support Programme, designed and aimed to complement each other and strengthen the quality of education. APPLY NOW TO BECOME A SAATHI TEACHERWorking Area: Sindhupalchowk and Tanahun Contract term: Two years of absolute commitment Reports to: Teachers’ Development Coordinator (TDC) Key Competencies Minimum Bachelors level in any relevant field or acquire Bachelors degree by April 2027. Basic computer skills (Word and Powerpoint)Good communication skills, preferably both English and Nepali. Teamwork and positive attitude Creative approach to teaching Open-minded Communicative Who should apply?Committed to teach for two years incorporating 21st Century 4 C skills Passionate about transforming classroom and working in rural community Motivated to work for young children aged (5 -13) years Curious about exploring new community and culture Ready to live independently Eager to offer solutions Seeking pathways for career and professional development Why should you apply?Opportunities to immerse into the rural communities Sharpen your career in education, NGO or development sector You may also attend different trainings, workshops and conferences to enhance your personal and professional attributes Opportunity to design and conduct your own action research project Broaden your perspective on education, teaching, and community development Most importantly, if you love working with children and are eager to learn, this could be a meaningful experience for you Core Duties and Responsibilities: Teach English or Mathematics from grade 1 to 5 in the placed schools or work as a Grade Teacher in any one of the grades Develop and integrate 21st-century 4 C

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