FYI. TEACHERS FOR AFRICA Positions: Interested in teaching in Africa? The International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH) invites applications from school teachers, college and university professors, and school administrators who wish to spend one academic year helping to improve the quality of education in both English and French-speaking African countries. Since 1992, IFESH has placed more than 560 American teacher-volunteers in African schools, colleges, universities and government educational agencies. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; be in good health; have a college degree (graduate degrees preferred); and a minimum of three years of experience. Applicants are sought with teaching experience in education (curriculum development, planning and administration, methodology, etc.), special education, English (including TESL), biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, economics and other areas. Benefits: The Teachers for Africa Program pays the cost of placement, orientation, international transportation, health insurance, and provides a monthly stipend and an allowance for pre-departure and settling-in costs. Application Procedure: The next group of teachers is scheduled to depart for their host countries in August/September 2000. Applications and information may be obtained by contacting Teachers for Africa, phone (480) 443-1800/fax (480) 443-1824; e-mail: [log in to unmask]; or writing: IFESH-Teachers for Africa Program, Suite 260, 5040 East Shea Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85254-4610. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------