Secondary Bible Teacher

Amazon Valley Academy; Belém; On-site; BRL 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Valley Academy in Brazil seeks qualified teachers who are active Christians and excited to share their faith in a cross-cultural English-speaking environment. Classes are taught in English and faculty are expected to integrate Biblical principles daily.

Teachers will develop broad semester plans, assess students regularly, and participate in student life activities while differentiating the USA curriculum for ELL learners in a God-centered school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Two years teaching experience to qualify for Brazil work visa.
• Native English speakers or proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Share the gospel and integrate Biblical principles daily into the classroom environment.
• Create broad semester and quarterly plans and objectives with unit and weekly lesson plans.
• Assess student learning regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Attend and participate in retreats, faculty, and parent meetings.
• Differentiate USA curriculum to ELL students.
• Cooperate with administration in implementing policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to run a safe and Godly school.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-cultural

Curriculum planning

Education

B.A./B.S. in Teaching

Teaching credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teacher candidates must be active Christians who are excited about sharing their faith while working in a cross-cultural setting. Classes are taught in English. Teachers are expected to have a broad base in their subject of expertise and may be asked to teach classes outside of their area of expertise. All teachers are expected to be involved in the school's student life programs.

Duties will include:

• Share the gospel and integrate Biblical principles daily into the classroom environment.
• Create broad semester and quarterly plans and objectives, along with proper unit and weekly lessons plans.
• Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities including: retreats, faculty, & parent meetings, etc.
• Ability to differentiate USA curriculum to ELL students. Example: many students will need vocabulary explained to understand the culturally American material.
• Cooperate with the administration in implementing policies and procedures for the school.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration or necessary to run a safe and Godly school.

Requirements

• Possess a deep love for Christ and for students.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or higher from a recognized University or College.
• Hold or pursuing an appropriate professional credential, certification or degree for teaching.
• Two years teaching experience is normally required to qualify for a work visa in Brazil.
• Note: Because all classroom teaching is done in English, AVA requires that its classroom teachers be native English speakers or proficient in the English language.

About Amazon Valley Academy

AVA was founded in 1958 as a missionary school for foreign missionaries serving in northern Brazil and is presently managed by Believer's Bridge, a U.S. mission organization. Over the year's enrollment expanded to include Brazilian nationals. Today about 95% of the student body is comprised of Brazilian students. Amazon Valley Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. Classes are taught in English and follow the North American style of education. To learn more about Amazon Valley Academy, visit: http://www.amazonvalleyacademy.org