Mon Refugee School: Hiring English Teacher
This is just a rant. I am currently helping a Mon Refugee School. They are from Myanmar and have been living in my country for more than 10 years. This race of people called Mon. They get very little help as not many knows their existence.
The school desperately needed English teachers. The last few months, I have been asking for referrals from my network. One candidate finally called me.
I explained to her that:
- The role is to teach English at the school.
- The commitment is 1 session 2 hours a week.
- The students are 9 years old to 14 years old. They all have strong beginner background as I have talked to the students.
- This is a paying role, she gets paid for her services. I will pay her directly every month. I did not tell her that I will raise funds to pay for her salary.
After a few phone calls, I suggested that we can meet up at the school to see whether she is willing to commit for one year. Just before our meeting, she told me that she actually teaches mandarin. I have to bite my tongue, not to lash out at her. She explained that mandarin is more useful than English. I told her that English is a must as the students are trying to pass their exams.
Nevertheless, I am a the cup is half-full person. I will see how I can workaround the problem and get the right teacher that the student needs.