Are you passionate about children and youth, and interested in cross-cultural communication? Then consider an overseas service posting in teaching missionary kids! You can minister to students and their parents in a multicultural educational setting.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately plan for and carry out instruction using the curriculum and/or textbook guides provided and a variety of materials and media.

• Prepare, administer and correct assessments, and maintain records and grades in accordance with school standards and procedures.

• Discuss student’s academic and behavioural performance with parents, recommending action when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching credential or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree may be required for some international locations.

• Minimum 1-year teaching experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively to a class comprising children from a variety of nationalities, sensitive to illustrations and figures of speech that are culturally bound.

• Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial.

• No record of child abuse or harassment, as defined by SIL policy.

Training:

• International Children’s Education orientation or equivalent as determined by the Third Culture Kids Care & Education Coordinator.

• Intercultural Communication Course may be required.

• Volunteers will be given an individualised training and orientation programme.