Position Titles:
Elementary Teachers (3 needed)
Administrator (minimum Aug. - Jan.)
Math Teacher for grades 6 - 12 (Aug. - Jan.)
Social Studies Teacher for grades 6 - 12 (Aug. - Jan.)
Bible Teacher for grades 6 - 12
Location: Bamako Christian Academy (BCA) in Bamako, Mali – offers Kindergarten through Grade 12
Number of Positions: several
Organization involved: Mali Educational Association (including Avant, WorldVenture, SIL/Wycliffe, MELM, Navigators, MAF and others)
Time Commitment: A preferred commitment of one 10 month school year (a minimum half year~ August - January), and a time of reading, orientation, and fundraising before departure.
Dates Opportunity Is Available: August 2008 and forward
Purpose: English speaking classroom teacher for primarily missionary kids from various overseas locations.
Specific Responsibilities:
1) Planning, preparation and teaching of all classroom curriculum.
2) Collaborate and work alongside BCA staff.
3) Ensure and maintain quality of classes taught.
4) Prepare reports on the progress of students attending the classes.
5) Build relationships with the community by staying open and flexible to the culture around you;
6) Write bi-monthly reports to individual supporters and churches.
7) Complete recommended reading, and orientation before departure to the country;
8) Provide BCA and the community with an evaluation at the end of the project.
Qualifications:
1) Mature Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ
2) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3) Current teaching certificate in home country (preferred)
4) Minimum one year teaching experience (preferred)
5) French language skills an asset.
6) Compassionate, respectful of other cultures and emotionally stable.
7) Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
8) Reporting and organizational skills;
9) Flexible, adaptable, and able to view life with a sense of humor.
10) Completed application form and resume.
11) Ability to pass a background check.
12) Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals, businesses and/or churches to give to your opportunity.
Budget: Please note that costs are listed in US funds for a 10-month school term.
- Estimated Travel Costs To Bamako, Mali - $2,000
- In-Country Transportation - $1,000
- Food & Lodging - $6500
- Foreign Medical Insurance - $300
- Vaccinations - $300
- Visa, Passport, etc. - $200
- Incidentals - $400
- Tourist Trips, Gifts, etc. (optional) - $200
- Estimated total funding needed - $10,900 US
Benefits:
1) Growth in your faith and relationship with God;
2) A chance to foster new attitudes, perceptions and relationships;
3) Serve as an encouragement to Christians in Mali;
4) Impact and be impacted by the lives of local people;
5) Help change the world through your service;
6) Apply your current gift and talents, and discover some new ones;
7) Develop a personal perspective on cross-cultural living and development work;
8) Explore a possible career in missions and development;
9) Learn about the history and culture of Mali;
10) Dependent on church endorsement, expenses for volunteer opportunity may be tax-deductible.
Support Services Provided: The ServiceLink offices agree to provide the following:
- ongoing logistical and orientation support to meet the needs of the volunteer, local community, and BCA staff.
- Reading and orientation materials, consultation and/or visits by missionary staff
- Mentorship and supervision on the field will take place with BCA staff.
- An opportunity to help volunteers link their individual/church’s mission and vision to work being done.
If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please contact us today at volunteer@crcna.ca.
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