ESL Teacher
Responsibilities
From the bustling capital of Vientiane to the quaint UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang,the cities are full of people who need to hear the Good News. Every corner of the country is overlaid in natural beauty; the rolling hills of Xiengkhouang, the rugged mountains of Luang Namtha and the breathtaking waterfalls of Pakse. Whether in the city of the country, God has people who need Him.
Be a friendship evangelist. Teach English and spend time with students, friends, and neighbors. Learn the language as you share meals, visit local’s homes, hangout and sightsee. Attend church each Sabbath and be a role model and a mentor for church youth.
Shine the love of Jesus wherever you go and live a genuinely God-filled life.
Qualifications
- Be fully committed to following Jesus
- Be a practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Be accepting of and adaptable to new situations and cultures
- Possess strong time management skills
- Have basic knowledge of computer and word processing
- Speak English fluently at a C2 level or above (native speaker preferred but not required)
- TEFL certification preferred but not required
- Two years of college or equivalent completed
Attire
Men:
- At work: dark colored pants, dark colored socks, dress shoes. Uniform shirts provided.
- Outside work: t-shirts, shorts or pants, flip flops
- Church: dress pants, button-up shirts or polos
Women:
- At work: below-the-knee skirts. flat dress shoes. Uniform shirts provided.
- Outside work: t-shirts, capris or pants, flip flops
- Church: dresses with sleeves or nice shirts and below-the-knee skirts
Accommodations
Furnished, shared room. 220 W voltage. Shared bathroom. Shared kitchen with stove, refrigerator, utensils.
Living There
Enjoy the simple life. Groceries are purchased at the open-air market and street food is available all day long. A small airport in town makes travel easy. Locals are delighted to get to know you and to welcome you into their lives. Serving God in Laos will be the experience of a lifetime.
Included
- Visa, work permit
- Travel to and from Laos
- One round-trip ticket to visit to Australia for 10 days after 6 months of service
- An e-bike for local transportation.
- A$10/month for mobile data
Compensation
A$800 paid in local currency
Additional
This call is for Australian residents only. (Residents outside Australia who are interested in serving in Laos may find calls listed under Laos Mission on VividFaith.)
Recommended immunizations: COVID-19, DTP, MMR, polio, HepA, HepB, HepC