English Teacher - Tanzania

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an English Teacher for a shared placement in Tanzania. The role involves teaching English and collaborating with local educators. Candidates should have a BA/BS in Education and a commitment to the church's mission. This full-time position includes a stipend and health insurance, with a two-year commitment required.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Travel Allowance

Kiswahili Language Course

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom teaching preferred.
• Willingness to share pedagogy and adapt to different cultural standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, grammar, and reading; monitor monthly tests and exams.
• Collaborate with local teachers on teaching methodologies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in Education

Job description

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Application deadline: May 2025. Interviews are scheduled for May 2025. Orientation in Chicago: July 13 - 25, 2025. Deployment to Tanzania: August/September 2025.

Position Details

• Location: Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS), near Bukoba, Tanzania.
• This is a Shared Placement Personnel position with the Metropolitan New York Synod.
• The North-Western Diocese oversees the school and the position.
• Learn more about the role in this video: English Teacher in Tanzania.
• Additional information about the Metro NY synod and Tanzania partnership: https://www.mnys.org/our-work/tanzania/.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, grammar, and reading; monitor monthly tests and exams.
• Collaborate with local teachers on teaching methodologies.
• Create a monthly virtual newsletter for ELCA congregations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Education required; teaching certificate preferred.
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred.
• Willingness to share pedagogy and adapt to different cultural standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility.
• Commitment to Christian faith and the mission of the church.
• Good physical and emotional health, sense of humor, and adaptability.

Terms and Conditions

• Full-time Shared Personnel Placement with ELCA and the Metro NY Synod.
• Includes stipend, health insurance, Social Security, and travel allowance.
• Includes a short Kiswahili language course; orientation in the US and Tanzania.
• Two-year commitment with potential renewal.
• Position governed by a Letter of Agreement.

Physical and Psychological Requirements

Regular talking, hearing, using hands for computer/phone, sitting for long periods, and lifting up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations available. Psychological evaluation required.