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Hi everyone! The High School in Jalgaon, India is a privately owned and operated school with classes until tenth grade. It is a small school of fewer than 600 students altogether, many of which do not speak English. The school was founded by my grandparents with the mission of making English education accessible and affordable to the people of this small town.
In the past few years, my mom and I have made many improvements and changes to the school - one of which is bringing in an increased amount of English-speaking teachers from around the world for the kids to interact with. This is where you come in.
The ideal candidate would have experience with children, teaching English as a second language, and have a TEFL certification (not required). The most important thing is a kind spirit, adaptable personality, and a willingness to teach and learn from these bright young minds.
If you want to see more of what we do, you can check out our Instagram - ask us for the link
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The work at the school is deeply satisfying. The kids are adorable and treat foreigners like celebrities. Their exposure to other countries is limited, so they can benefit a lot from even simple conversations with foreigners.
Jalgaon is located in the state of Maharashtra, about a 5-hour train ride from Bombay. It is located 50 km away from a UNESCO world heritage site, Ajanta caves, accessible by car or bus. Maharashtra has a rich cultural heritage and a diverse population. You will find some of the best food and the kindest people. We are positive you will love it here and not want to leave!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The main responsibility of workawayers is to be a teacher's aide wherever help is needed. As you get more comfortable, you can lead classes and activities. The kids need help mostly with reading comprehension, writing, and public speaking practice. The students range from nursery age to tenth standard (15 or 16 years old), and different activities will be needed for each age group.
That being said, there is a lot of room in the school for creative projects if you wish to implement them. Working with the kids on an art piece, garden, or forming a club would be fantastic, as well as teaching them the basics of technology and the internet. If you speak any foreign languages, the kids can also learn these from you.
The school day is 12pm - 5pm Monday - Friday, and 12pm - 4pm on Saturdays. I am sure the kids will steal your heart, and you will want to be in school the whole time. However, we only require a time commitment of 20 hours/week, or less if there are multiple Workawayers at the same time. We are very flexible on this as well.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Workawayers will be housed on the school's campus. There is a house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen. One vegetarian meal will be provided in the school Monday through Saturday, and the rest of your meals are up to you. If requested, we can help set up a meal delivery service for a small fee.
What else ...
Jalgaon is a small town, with a lake, some cafes and restaurants, two movie theatres, and a mall. It is well connected to other Indian cities by rail or bus, and many trips are possible this way.
The closest day trips would be to the museum and gardens of Gandhi Teerth, the Buddhist caves in Ajantha, or the nearby cities of Aurangabad, Indore, or Nagpur.
For longer trips, you could take some time to visit old forts in Maharashtra, visit Bombay or New Delhi, see the Taj Mahal in Agra, or the beaches in Goa.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is wi-fi in the school grounds, which would be available to you whenever you need it. The living accommodations are also on school grounds, so wi-fi access shouldn't be a problem.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a lot of space in front of and behind the house. If you arrive in a car, campervan, or motorcycle, your vehicle will be safely locked in the school grounds.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes! Pets are welcome in the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20 hours/week,
