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.

If you would like to indicate your interest for this role, please click on the button below to contact our Personnel team. You will be contacted when opportunities arise.