We are praying for a person with teaching experience to join our small co-op school for missionary children in Kankan, Guinea. This ministry provides much needed support to missionary families, investing in their kids’ education while allowing their ministries to continue to flourish.
Teacher for Missionary Children
REQUIREMENTS:
A teachable spirit and attitude of adventure are important characteristics for one to have in Guinea. Being able to feed yourself spiritually is important. Flexibility is key too as we work and live in community. Holistic transformation and life change are slow in coming in our context to those of the majority religion, so perseverance is a wonderful characteristic to possess and see growth in.
A teachable spirit and attitude of adventure are important characteristics for one to have in Guinea. Being able to feed yourself spiritually is important. Flexibility is key too as we work and live in community. Holistic transformation and life change are slow in coming in our context to those of the majority religion, so perseverance is a wonderful characteristic to possess and see growth in.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching responsibilities vary and depending on the need, parents can help teach and supplement when required. Current grades range from Pre-K to middle school.
Teaching responsibilities vary and depending on the need, parents can help teach and supplement when required. Current grades range from Pre-K to middle school.
LANGUAGE NEEDS:
Languages can be learned in country with a tutor. For long term service French may be learned in a formal language school.
Languages can be learned in country with a tutor. For long term service French may be learned in a formal language school.
LANGUAGE USED:
French and Maninka
French and Maninka
LIVING ENVIRONMENT:
The WorldVenture team are presently working in a city of 300,000 people. Village locations are possible too! Living quarters would probably be in a mission owed apartment building. The electricity is solar powered.
The WorldVenture team are presently working in a city of 300,000 people. Village locations are possible too! Living quarters would probably be in a mission owed apartment building. The electricity is solar powered.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Co-op school room is in the same building as mission housing. One would be working with expat kids right now in primary and middle school.
Co-op school room is in the same building as mission housing. One would be working with expat kids right now in primary and middle school.
INTERNSHIP:
Yes
Yes
Location:
Guinea, Africa
Guinea, Africa
