Overview
“Teach for Armenia” recruits the most committed and exceptional candidates from Armenia and Diaspora to serve as teachers (“Fellows”) for 2 years in most underserved areas of Armenia.
Upon successful completion of recruitment and training process, Fellows participate in a two-year Leadership Development Program where they develop the knowledge, skills and mindset to improve student achievement and leadership in classrooms, and simultaneously run community development initiatives to mobilize and empower communities.
After this two-year period, Fellows are inducted as Ambassadors and streamlined into employment in strategic sectors that form the foundation of a movement for educational equity across Armenia.
Presently, “Teach for Armenia” is represented in 85 partnering schools across 6 regions in Armenia and in Artsakh. Till now, the program has had 4 generations of Fellows, of which 42 have completed the two-year program and taken a professional path. Currently our daily impact involves 11700 school-children in Armenia and Artsakh.
The Advantages of the Program
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Development of leadership skills
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Strong Contribution to the Community Development
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Improvement of school education in underserved areas
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Opportunity to gain MA degree in teaching in our partner universities
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Strong Local and International network
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Solid foundation for further career development
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Salary and Financial Aid completely covering all program related expenses
How to Apply
To apply for the program, you will need to fill in and submit the application form - http://www.teachforarmenia.org/engapplication2019. You can also submit an application form - https://arm.teachforarmenia.org/application2019 in Armenian.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Teach For Armenia Fellowship, you must:
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Obtain a Bachelor’s degree before or by July 2019 (if still studying)
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Be fluent in Armenian and possess strong speaking and writing skills
About Us
“Teach for Armenia” is an independent program cooperating with the Government of RA, local governments of regions, schools of all communities, universities, local and foreign organizations and individuals. The program is based on a model that enjoys 30 years of reputation. It is a social impact program that has been successfully implemented in over 48 countries throughout the world.
For inquiries related to the application or admission, contact Gor Nazaryan, Recruitment and Matriculation Manager, at +374 41 53 01 54 or write an email at gor@teachforarmenia.org.
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