Adventist Volunteer Service - Long-Term

Position Title: 3rd Grade Teacher	Call ID: NAD.CK.2020.05
Request Num: SR20741	Date Call was Listed: Dec 10, 2019
Status: Active	Last Updated: Dec 10, 2019

Number of Positions:	Requested	Pending	Filled	Available
	1	0	0	1

Position Description

Country:	Micronesia, FS of (Chuuk)
Calling Organization:	Chuuk SDA School
Position Type(s):	Teaching – Elementary
Length of Service:	10-12 months
Who makes Final Decision:	Top Receiving Org

Beginning Date:	Jul 31, 2020
Ending Date:	Jun 1, 2021
Urgent?	No
Application Deadline:	Jul 31, 2020
Cancel call if not filled by:	Jan 1, 2021

Duties:

Will be involved in all aspects of teaching in this classroom. Includes lesson planning, grading, classroom management, counseling, instruction, supervision and extra curricular activities.
a. To teach the above mentioned class and to undertake such extra-curricular activities and supervisory duties as administration may assign.
b. By precept and example seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and endeavor to lead students to a similar understanding.
c. Maintain careful records of attendance and scholastic performance in the student information system or register and grade book for that purpose; make course outlines and lesson plans as prescribed by the administration.
d. Maintain proper control of the students’ behavior in the classroom, school grounds and premises in accordance with the rules and regulations stipulated in the Handbook.
e. Maintain neatness and cleanliness in the classroom and school grounds; create visual aids, posters and displays in bulletin boards, thus supporting a positive learning environment; be responsible for janitorial work in and around classroom and undertake supervisory duties at lunch hour, and at other times in rotation with other teachers.
f. Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled and other required meetings and events even after school; join in‐service sessions and workshops in order to maintain or increase his/her level of teaching skills.
g. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities considered as part of the normal load; work in harmony with school programs and activities outlined in the Staff Handbook/Bulletin, and other directives set forth by the Board and administration.
h. Regularly attend weekend services and assist in church programs according to talents and abilities. (Sabbath School classes for all ages that need leaders and assistants, Pathfinder club, youth meetings during the week, door-to-door and prison ministries.) The ministries that can be joined in are extensive and many more could be led by you!

On-site Orientation Provided?	Yes
Stipend during Orientation?	Yes

Orientation Date:

Jul 31, 2020

Voice tape/phone interview required?	No
Institution requires signed agreement?	Yes

Acceptable Dress:	Men teach in long pants (no jeans) but may wear shorts off campus or after school. Men must wear collared shirts to church meetings. Women must always wear loose fitting skirts and dresses past the knee when going off campus or "in public" on campus. Women may wear modest shorts, slacks or pants only on campus in the evening or when exercising.
Unacceptable Dress:	Women - Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable, nor sleeveless or sheer blouses or dresses. A conservative hairstyle is preferred for men and women. Please refrain from bringing or wearing jewelry.

Lodging (Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.)

Lodging:

May share apartment with other volunteers. Basic housekeeping supplies provided. Volunteer supplies their own single-bed sheets, pillow, and towels.

Gender:	Either
Age Preference:	18+ years

Marital Status:	Single
Child Accommodation Available:	No

Housing Restrictions:

Housing for singles only.

Qualifications (Legally, "experience required" must be related to specific duties of position.)

Experience Required:
Languages:	English(Fluent) Required


Minimum Education Preferred:	1 Year College/Univ

Finances

Currency:	Dollars, United States of America
Finance Type:	Regular (Shared Funding)

Expense	Responsibility	Terms/Comments
Visa	Volunteer/Sponsor	For additional details, see travel and visa section.
Travel to/from Location (Volunteer)	Volunteer/Sponsor
Excess Baggage	Volunteer/Sponsor
Food / Meals	Volunteer/Sponsor
Local Travel	Calling Organization
Utilities	Calling Organization
Monthly Living Allowance	Calling Organization	USD $200.00 per month.
Medical / Inoculations	Volunteer/Sponsor
Travel to/from Location (Spouse)	N/A
Travel (Children)	N/A
Insurance	Calling Organization	For Long Term and Short Term positions: Accident, Sickness & Personal Effects & Baggage (PEB) Insurance Protection for Volunteers. For international volunteers serving in NAD: Short-Term Travel Insurance.
Accommodations	Calling Organization
Other	Volunteer/Sponsor	Divers insurance is required before you scuba dive and can be obtained through www.travelerEMS.com

Project Expenses:	The volunteer may want to bring markers, scissors, bulletin board decorations and other teaching supplies. Ask your principal.
Total Project Costs:

Travel and Visa

Destination City:

Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

Airport:

Chuuk International Airport (TKK)

Travel from Airport to Destination:

Will be picked up by school personnel.

Required Inoculations
Other Medical Recommendations	Go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations.

Visa Required?	Yes	Visa Type:	Only needed by non-USA citizens
		Who Applies:	Applicant
Work Permit Required?	Yes	Who Applies:	School will process it for non-USA citizen volunteer prior to arrival.

Police Clearance Required:	Yes
HIV Clearance Required:	No
Child Protection Clearance Required:	Yes

Send papers to:	Non-USA citizens need to send immigration papers for entry permit application (supplied by school), original police clearance document, and health certificate. All volunteers need to send copies of diploma, passport and transcript of records.
Deadline:	Jul 1, 2020

Visa/Travel Details:

All non-USA citizens MUST be responsible for any Transit Visa (US/Guam, Philippines or any other country) for their airline ticket stops or layovers en route to their final destination. Direct any questions to the principal regarding any Entry Permit requirements. If needed, GMM can furnish a letter to take to your embassy.

Requesting Organization

Organization Name:	Chuuk SDA School
Calling Division:	North American Division
Calling Union:	Guam-Micronesia Mission
Calling Conference:
Country:	Micronesia, FS of
Region:	Chuuk

Supervisor

Supervisor:

Humbert, Andy

Title:

Principal

Additional Information

Chuuk State in the country of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) consists of many beautiful tropical island atolls. Our Chuuk SDA School is located close to the capital city of Weno on the island of Moen in a small fenced compound that also includes the Weno Seventh-day Adventist Church and the school's volunteer staff housing. This PreK-12 school usually has 150-180 students taught by AVS missionaries and local teachers. Chuuk SDA School belongs to the Guam-Micronesia Mission, is part of the North American Division (NAD) and follows NAD curriculum. Important Orientation Information: Plan to arrive at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on Friday, July 31, 2020, for Orientation meetings which begin at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Departure to your island school will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, on flight UA154, arriving on Thursday, August 6, 2020. ***For volunteers from divisions other than NAD, please work with your Division Volunteer Coordinator regarding important ticketing information with MTS Travel. Division Volunteer Coordinator contact your respective GC coordinator for further information. Pay special attention to the visa information.Important Orientation Information: Plan to arrive at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on Friday, August 2, 2019, for Orientation meetings which begin at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Departure to your island school will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, on flight UA154, arriving on Thursday, August 8, 2019. ***For volunteers from divisions other than NAD, please work with your Division Volunteer Coordinator regarding important ticketing information with MTS Travel. Division Volunteer Coordinator contact your respective GC coordinator for further information. Pay special attention to the visa information.

GMM Requirements
For positions in Guam Micronesia Mission, please download, sign and fax the Volunteer Agreement.

Approved By: Julie Norton, GMM AVS Coordinator for Guam Micronesia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists on Nov 19, 2019. Entered by: Norton, Julie