The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a transformational leadership program that equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities we serve. After the Fellowship, alumni of Teach For Nigeria build on their classroom teaching experience to drive long-term systemic changes in the educational sector in Nigeria as they progress into leadership roles in their varied professions. The Teach For Nigeria model is based on the proven success of 40 country organizations including Teach For America, Teach First UK, Teach For Ghana, Teach For Bangladesh, Teach For Nepal and Teach For India, who are all part of the Teach For All network.

Teach For Nigeria is developing a movement of leaders who will expand educational opportunity to all children in Nigeria.We recruit Nigeria’s most promising future leaders from varied disciplines to teach in Nigeria’s undeserved schools in low income communities through a highly selective, two year Fellowship.

1. WHAT IS THE TEACH FOR NIGERIA FELLOWSHIP?

The Teach for Nigeria Fellowship program is a 2 year full-time paid commitment in which we place the most outstanding graduates and professionals to teach in Nigeria’s underserved schools in low- income communities.The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a transformational leadership program that equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities we serve.

2. WHY DOES THE FELLOWSHIP LAST TWO YEAR? CAN I TEACH FOR JUST ONE YEAR IF I CHOOSE?

The two year commitment is necessary to make the impact we wish to have on student achievement. In the first year, Fellows refine their teaching skills and start to establish respect and trust among various stakeholders within the school community and the students. This allows Fellows to achieve significant academic gains for students. In the second year, Fellows engage in their community projects to further their impact. During the two years, you will strive to transform the stude, transform as a leader and transform your school and community.

3. WHY SHOULD I JOIN TEACH FOR NIGERIA?

According to UNICEF, over 58.3% of pupils in school are not learning while nearly 50% of Grade 6 pupils cannot read at all.

At the secondary school level, the historical academic performance of students, as measured by results from the West African Senior School Certificate exams (WASSCE) shows that between 2008 and 2015, pass rates have not exceeded 40 percent. These figures are alarming. We are giving our children little or no hope for a future with opportunities.
You should join Teach for Nigeria because you are a leader and a change agent who will transform education in Nigeria.

4. ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS TO BEING A TEACH FOR NIGERIA FELLOW?

Yes. As a Teach For Nigeria Fellow, you are a part of movement of young leaders working to eliminate educational inequity. In addition, these are some of the benefits of being a Fellow:

Opportunity to be part of a movement that is changing lives and that will change societyExtensive leadership development trainingIntensive teacher trainingReal responsibility from day oneJob and internship opportunities during and post FellowshipOpportunity to be a part of a global network of change agents from across 42 countriesAccess to a Mentoring Programme, offering a unique opportunity to achieve professional and personal developmentAccess to professional development and network of supportersOngoing leadership development, coaching, business training and skills workshopsOpportunity to design and implement a social change projectA stipend for two years including during the school holidays.

Method of Application:
http://www.bayajidda.com.ng/2019/04/apply-for-teach-for-nigeria-fellowship-programme-2019/