International Opportunities

Project Overseas 2024

Sponsored jointly by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation

Project Overseas is a volunteer experience sponsored jointly by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. Together, we seek English- and French-speaking Canadian teachers at the elementary and secondary levels who are interested in volunteering to offer inservice in a wide range of subjects in countries throughout Africa and the Caribbean.

Every year over 50 Canadian teachers are chosen to volunteer on Project Overseas. When on Project Overseas, Canadian teachers give their time and skills to offer professional development inservice programs in partnership with teacher organizations in developing countries. Teams of Canadian teachers are sent overseas in July.

CTF application requirements:

• Canadian citizenship with a valid passport until at least July 2025.
• Member of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and hold a valid teacher’s certificate.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in Canada by July 2024.
• Excellent health and ability to work in developing country conditions.
• High standards of professionalism and personal conduct.
• Evidence of flexibility, mature judgment, and a strong willingness to put the team and project needs above personal needs.

STF selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience and success in working within diverse cultural contexts with consideration for gender, language, socio-economic status and religion.
• Demonstrated experience and success in supporting teacher leadership and the enhancement of teacher efficacy.
• An understanding of and practical experience with the principles of successful professional development for teachers including:
  • Facilitation of adult learning.
  • Broad range of instructional strategies and approaches.
  • Peer coaching.
  • Principled teacher supervision and evaluation.
  • Awareness of personal and professional flexibility.

Administrative, travel and basic living expenses are covered by the CTF and STF. No salaries or honoraria are paid to participants in Project Overseas. No family or friends are permitted to accompany Project Overseas participants during pre-departure orientation or overseas programs.

Please see Related Documents for further information. Please complete both the CTF and STF applications and submit by Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to:

Scott Burant
Managing Director, Member Experiences and Operations
2317 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon SK  S7J 2H8
stf@stf.sk.ca

Contact us with any questions:
306-373-1660
1-800-667-7762

Professional Development Program – India

Due to COVID-19,  Professional Development Program – India is on hold until further notice.

Have you ever considered sharing your teaching knowledge with other educators in another country? Are you interested in learning about other cultures and experiencing what life is like in other parts of the world? This section highlights some of the cross-cultural teaching opportunities available to Saskatchewan teachers.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation participates in international programs as they benefit all teachers and students through the sharing of professional knowledge, skills and experiences. In 1995 a partnership was formed between the All India Primary Teachers’ Federation (AIPTF), the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to develop a Professional Development Program for the primary teachers of India. These international relationships are developed and sustained through processes of collaboration and mutual respect between the participating organizations. The principle goal of the program has been to develop sustainable professional development opportunities necessary to increase the repertoire of instructional strategies for the 2.3 million members of the AIPTF.

To fulfil the goals of the program, team members must have:

• Demonstrated experience and success in working within diverse cultural contexts with consideration for gender, language, socio-economic status and religion.
• An understanding of and practical experience with the principles of successful professional development for teachers including:
  • Elementary level teaching.
  • Experience in science and/or social studies is required.
  • Experience in English as an Additional Language is an asset.
  • A broad range of instructional strategies and approaches.
  • Knowledge of assessment and evaluation.

Selected participants must provide evidence of the following:

• Facilitation of adult learning.
• Personal and professional flexibility.
• Peer coaching or learning-focused conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The STF will ensure the participant has no loss of benefit during this period of board-approved leave.