We have an urgent need for a grades 3-5 teacher! Come and teach at the WASC accredited Ukarumpa International School – Primary Campus, in the cool highlands of Papua New Guinea. It is attended by 150 children from preschool to grade 6. We have a new school, good resources, supportive parents and a committed and professional teaching staff. Face the challenge of teaching children from as many as 14 different countries in English whilst at the same time integrating a Christian worldview into your lessons. And, in all of this, you are supporting the eternal work of Bible translation!

Responsibilities:

• appropriately plan for, and carry out, instruction of grade or age level, using the curriculum and/or textbook guides and a variety of materials and media
• prepare, administer and correct tests in accordance with school standards and procedures
• develop and maintain student records of attendance and grades as required by the school
• maintain order in the classroom and on the playground
• understand and empathise with children growing up in cross-cultural situations, and provides supportive activities and Christian counsel
• encourage awareness and understanding of cultural differences
• prepare quarterly student progress reports
• assist in pupil extra-curricular activities, inspiring and encouraging the physical, mental and spiritual development of pupils to greatest potential
• may assist the entity in other additional areas of activity not necessarily associated with the school during school vacations, etc.

Qualifications:

• valid teaching certificate or equivalent
• minimum of 1 year teaching experience KSAs

Qualities:

• team player
• servant heart
• flexible
• love working with children
• comfortable in a multi-cultural setting

Language and Culture Training:

• some language and culture training course would be helpful

Orientation and Training:

• orientation workshops, held at our National Centre in Kangaroo Ground, Victoria
• online courses as appropriate

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