Teaching Abroad
TEACH ELEMENTARY MISSION-KID SCHOOL IN ENGLISH (Honduras, Central America)
We are looking for elementary teachers to teach 2-4 children from 3rd to 7th grade. We need an English-speaking teacher or teachers for the period June 2009 and beyond. The school supports children of missionaries serving a rural and underserved area of eastern Honduras. The children are Miskito (indigenous) and Norwegian. Their parents serve the area as doctors, pilots, and youth ministers. The children are fluent in English. Classes are taught in English. The older students are using K12 curriculum.
Even though the number of students is small, you will be an important part of the team. Your service allows the doctors, for instance, to focus on providing better patient care.
Benefits
1) Teacher works with mission to raise support for his/her stipend, travel, benefits
2) Donations made toward support are tax-deductible.
3) Housing is provided.
4) Health insurance is provided, including services the mission hospital can provide.
5) One meal per day with parents of children. (Teacher has his/her own kitchen for other meals.)
6) We are prepared to discuss strategies for candidates with student loans.
Requirements
1) At least a 4-year degree in teaching
2) Resume with references
3) Ready to start as soon as possible
4) Current passport
5) Good health. Teachers with some disabilities may succeed in this setting.
6) The ability to adapt to a new environment.
7) The ability to work within the context of Christian mission.
8) Must be able to work with a child with ADD, inattentive type
While the ability to speak Spanish is not required, previous teachers have found it helpful for communicating with local people. Most local people speak Spanish as a 2nd language.
The school is located in Ahuas, Gracias a Dios, Honduras. This is a remote area, with access by air and water. The country side is beautiful.
To apply contact Dr. Gerard Rudy at gerard@mcnp.org or phone 011 504 3234 8097 between 2 and 9 p.m. CST or
Jay Harsevoort at JHarsevoort@rca.org or phone 800 968 3943 or
Nancy Ellens at NEllens@rca.org or phone 800 968 3943.
We can also facilitate communication with previous teachers who can provide teacher-to-teacher information about the job.