[Reader-list] Opportunities with Chirag, a school in the Kumaun Hills

[Chintan]

I have heard many good things about Chirag. and also interacted with Rajiv
briefly.

Do make time to read Rajiv's mail, and get in touch if you'd like to share
your time, skills and ideas.

To know more about the organisation, check these links
www.chirag.org
http://chirag.org/what-we-do/education/chirag-school

To read a first-person account of Usha Mukunda's experience at Chirag, check
http://blog.prathambooks.org/2010/04/library-in-mountains.html


Chintan

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From: V Rajiv <rajiv at chirag.org>

Dear Chintan,

Chirag School is located in the Kumaun Hills (Nainital district). It
is an attempt by the Central, Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG).
It aims to demonstrate in a rural setting that learning can be
fun-filled and emanates out of exploration. We are looking for
teachers who are interested in working with children in the primary
level and are open to the ways children think and learn. Also, we have
an education programme for teachers and parents as a part of school’s
initiative. Since the access to resource material is limited and
conditions of living are modest when compared to the urban standards, a
lot depends on individuals' ability to be creative, adventurous and to
work as a team.

Areas:
- Teaching of English (primary school)
- Group teacher /class teacher
- Curriculum and Material development in the preschool
- Curriculum development in Science and Math (for primary school)
- Nature studies

Rajiv