DOHA: The deadline for fresh graduates and young professionals to apply to join their first cohort of teaching Fellows with Teach For Qatar (TFQ) ends on May 10.
The local NGO works to reinvest exceptionally talented young people in the public education system to help meet some of Qatar’s most pressing education needs. TFQ, which launched in March 2014, is seeking Qatar’s top graduates who are recognised academically and demonstrate key leadership skills both inside and outside the classroom.
TFQ also encourages young professionals with less than four years’ work experience who have proven their ability to be creative, inspiring role models at their jobs. While applicants must be bilingual in Arabic and English, participation is open to both Qatari nationals and expatriate residents.
“We are delighted with the interest from Qatar’s finest young leaders who are looking to give back to this country. With over 200 applications already received, we are calling on all those who fit the criteria to do their part in closing Qatar’s education gap,” said Mohammed Fakhroo, CEO of Teach For Qatar.
Fellows who pass the selection process will receive intensive training at TFQ’s Summer Institute, after which they begin their full-time teaching jobs for a period of two-years in one of Qatar’s independent schools. Initially, Fellows will be teaching English, Math and Science to seventh and eighth graders and will receive ongoing support and mentorship from TFQ’s team of experts throughout their two-year teaching placement.
Fakhroo added, “TFQ has a highly-selective recruitment process, which ensures only those with pre-acquired leadership skills, indepth knowledge of their subject areas, and a passion for developing others are enrolled in the programme.”
The organisation has partnered with 11 independent schools in Doha.
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