Job description
World Gospel Outreach is looking for the right person to join our team in the role of EAGLE Teachers. The Teacher will be expected to prepare and plan instructional and educational activities and learning materials as well as preparing the classroom for said lessons and activities. They will oversee, monitor and keep record of students progress and learning and be expected to convey this information to parents, colleagues and students. They will be expected to stay up to date with developments regarding education, including changes in teaching methods and materials and adjust their curriculums accordingly. The teacher will also perform some pastoral duties such as student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing encouragement. They will also be expected to be involved in extracurricular activities including sporting events, social activities, clubs and student organizations.
The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential/Key Responsibilities include:
● Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities and lesson plans to be used in the classroom
● Provide a variety of learning experiences and materials
● Assign and grade classwork, homework, and tests
● Establish and communicate clear expectations for students to follow
● Observe, evaluate and keep records of student development
● Maintain discipline and order in the classroom
● Update and maintain records completely in accordance with laws and regulations
● Participate in department and school meetings as well as parent meetings
● Be available for other ministry duties as directed by the Ranch Director
● Maintain status as a full-time fundraising missionary
● Pursue personal spiritual growth
● Maintain communication with Mentor Parents regarding the students academic performance
Required Skills/Abilities include:
● Be a born again believer in Jesus Christ
● Bi-lingual, speaking both Spanish and English is preferred
● Comprehensive knowledge of relevant technology
● Knowledge of relevant teaching tools and curriculums
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, supervisors and peers
● Ability to work well in a team environment
Education, Experience & Other
● Be a U.S. citizen
● Bachelor’s degree or higher will be accepted for Pre-K, K, and HS grade levels
● Degree in education or early childhood development is required for grades 1-6
● Experience teaching in a Christian school or other relevant teaching experience preferred
● Meet professional teaching requirements of school, district and state
● Single subject teaching credential (if teaching a specific subject)
● State certification
World Gospel Outreach (WGO) is a protestant, non-denominational, evangelical church ministry founded in the United States and doing ministry in Honduras and Belize. Our Belizean and Honduran staff, our full-time missionaries and our North American teams are comprised of people representing many denominational backgrounds. While there may be some doctrinal differences, we choose to lay those differences aside. What we will not compromise on are the essential truths of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture. We choose to unite around and unreservedly adhere to these truths. We ask all who come to serve in submission to these same truths.
Our vision is “Impacting the faith of Christ followers through serving and evangelizing children and the poor.” We are driven to pursue this vision because of three fundamental Biblical mandates:
For more on our beliefs and how we accomplish our vision, please visit Beliefs — World Gospel Outreach (wgoreach.org)