Teacher, 4th Grade
Responsibilities
Serving as a missionary in Palau comes with great responsibility and high expectations. Not only does the role of missionary include being an effective teacher/educator, but also the expectation to excel socially and spiritually with everyone that the missionary will encounter. A Christ-like attitude and spiritual maturity must be evident during your stay. It is expected that a missionary must make an intentional effort to understand the mindset and culture of the island. Upon being accepted to serve in Palau, you will be joining a FAMILY. In this family everyone has a role. Some of those roles are clearly defined but others may not be. In this unique family everyone must be flexible. Because of the changing needs of our schools, be ready to help serve in whatever way is needed.
As teacher you will be involved in all aspects of teaching this class. This includes lesson planning, grading, classroom management, counseling, instruction, supervision, keeping a clean classroom, contacting parents, and extra curricular activities. Due to the changing needs of our schools be ready to help serve in whatever way is needed. Will also be involved with church activities both in-reach and out-reach. Church attendance is required.
Additional Details:
- To teach the above mentioned class and to undertake such extra-curricular activities and supervisory duties as administration may assign.
- By precept and example the employee will seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and will endeavor to lead students to a similar understanding.
- Maintain careful records of attendance and scholastic performance in the register and grade book for that purpose; make course outlines and lesson plans as prescribed by the administration.
- 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.
- 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 the classroom and undertake supervisory duties at lunch hour, and in other times in rotation with other teachers.
- Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled and other meetings and events even after school; join in‐service sessions and workshops in order to maintain or increase your level of teaching skills.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities considered as part of a 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.
- 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, prison ministry,…the ministries that can be joined in Palau are extensive and many more could be lead by you!)
Qualifications
1 Year College
Fluency in English
Attire
- During School: Men teach in long pants (Khakis or dress slacks, no jeans or cargo pants)
- Women are required to wear skirts to school. They must be loose fitting and no shorter than knee length.
- Three polo shirts with the school’s logo will be made available to all volunteers free of costs.
- You may bring additional plain polo shirts that can be printed with the school’s logo, for no costs.
- Closed-toed shoes are required. No sneakers or tennis shoes will be allowed. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed.
- Church Attire: Men are expected to wear collared shirts for all church services along with Khakis or dress slacks. No jeans, cargo pants, or shorts are allowed. Closed-toed shoes are required.
- Women must wear skirts or dresses that are knee length or longer and must be loose fitting. No spaghetti straps are allowed. Blouses or tops must be modest and cover the cleavage area. Closed-toed shoes or dress sandals with backs are required.
- Public attire: Men can wear appropriate length shorts and t-shirts. Tank tops in the community are not recommended except during water activities or sports recreational activities. All footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times.
- Women can wear modest shorts in the community during non-teaching or non-church times. Shorts must be Bermuda length and loose fitting.
- Pants and jeans are also permitted during non-teaching or non-church times as long as they are loose fitting. T-shirts must be worn during all water activities along with modest board shorts.
- All footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times.
- Conservative hairstyles are preferred.
- Men’s beards must be trimmed and neat if not clean-shaven.
- Women - Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable, nor sleeveless or sheer blouses or dresses. Jewelry or bracelets are not allowed.
Accommodations
Volunteer will share an air-conditioned apartment with other volunteers. Basic furniture, bed, drawer space, table, chairs, small bookcase, and closet are provided. Kitchen is supplied with a stove or counter-top burner, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, rice cooker, and toaster. Table ware, flatware, basic cooking utensils, kettles and frying pans are provided. A bucket, mop, broom, dustpan, and toilet brush are provided. Volunteer provides his/her own pillow, sheets, blankets, towels, dish clothes/towels, and cleaning supplies. Volunteer is responsible for replacing burnt bulbs in their apartments. Electricity is 110 V.
Living There
Palau SDA Elementary School is a K-8 school serving over 200 students and situated on a fenced compound in the capital city of Koror within the country of the Republic of Belau (Palau). The Palau Central SDA church is located adjacent to the school. School staff are bussed daily from/to their housing on the campus of Palau Mission Academy located on the nearby island of Babeldaob. ***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.
Included
- Local Travel
- Utilities
- Monthly Living Allowance - $500 per month
- Insurance
- Accommodations
Not Included
- Food/Meals
- Visa
- Travel to and from Location
- Medical/Inoculations
Restrictions
Divers insurance is required before you scuba dive and can be obtained through www.travelerEMS.com
Compensation
Monthly Living Allowance - $500 per month
Additional
- Destination City: Koror, Palau
- Airport: Airai International Airport (ROR)
- Travel from Airport to Destination: School personnel will pick you up
- Required Inoculation Recommendations - Go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations.
- Visa Required - B1
- Police Clearance Required
- Child Protection Clearance Required