English Teacher - Tanzania

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seeks a Shared Placement Personnel at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Tanzania. This role requires teaching English and collaborating with local teachers while immersing in cultural experiences. A candidate must hold a BA in Education and a teaching certificate, demonstrating adaptability and strong interpersonal skills. A two-year commitment is expected with comprehensive support from the Metropolitan New York Synod during the assignment.

Benefits

Annual stipend

Health insurance

Tuition and textbook fees for Kiswahili course are covered

Orientation program participation

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Education required.
• Teaching certificate with classroom experience preferred.
• Openness to various expressions of Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, grammar, and reading.
• Develop a virtual newsletter for ELCA congregations.
• Work with local teachers on methodologies.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Education

Teaching certificate

Job description

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• Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS)
• This position is a Shared Placement Personnel with the Metropolitan New York Synod.
• Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS) is ten minutes from the town of Bukoba.
• The North-Western Diocese are nearby. The Diocese is responsible for this school.
• To know more about the position, watch this video by the Metropolitan New Synod: English Teacher in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW8mql4FRAw
• More information on the Metro NY synod and Tanzania companion synod relationship: https://www.mnys.org/our-work/tanzania/
  
  

Description

Description:

• Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS)
• This position is a Shared Placement Personnel with the Metropolitan New York Synod.
• Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS) is ten minutes from the town of Bukoba.
• The North-Western Diocese are nearby. The Diocese is responsible for this school.
• To know more about the position, watch this video by the Metropolitan New Synod: English Teacher in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW8mql4FRAw
• More information on the Metro NY synod and Tanzania companion synod relationship: https://www.mnys.org/our-work/tanzania/
  
  

Timeline

• Application: May 2025
• Interviews; May 2025
• ELCA Orientation in Chicago: July 13 - 25, 2025
• Deploy to Tanzania: August/September 2025
  
  

Assignment Includes

• Teach English, grammar and reading monitoring monthly term tests and exams.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Work with the local teachers on teaching methodology.
• Develop a monthly communication virtual newsletter for ELCA congregations in the Metropolitan New York Synod and other synods across the ELCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Experience and Skills:

• A teaching certificate is required with classroom experience, preferred.
• BA/BS in Education is required.
• Willingness to share professional pedagogy with local teachers.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities with an appreciation of other cultures and adaptability to different standards and practices.
• Live and serve in a way which reflects the vision and expectations of the ELCA
• Christian faith and a commitment to the mission of the church.
• Openness to various expressions of Christian faith and respect for people of other faiths
• Respect for beliefs, values and customs of church and cultures.
• Well-developed inter-personal skills demonstrating understanding and compassion
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out the responsibilities and adapt to different standards and practices.
• Ability to work within the framework of a local administration.
• Adaptable and flexible - sense of humor - good physical and emotional health.
  
  

Terms and Conditions

• This position is a full-time Shared Personnel Placement with ELCA Service and Justice and the Metropolitan New York Synod.
• A candidate will get an annual stipend, health insurance, Social Security and travel allowance paid by the Metropolitan New York Synod.
• Teacher will attend a short course in Kiswahili, tuition and textbook fees are covered. Teacher will participate in an orientation program both in the United States and in Tanzania.
• Two-year commitment with possible renewal.
• This position is on a Letter of Agreement with the candidate, Metropolitan New York Synod, and the ELCA
  
  

Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Employee will occasionally need to lift boxes or materials up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Psychological evaluation required.

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  Entry level

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