Shared Placement Personnel with Metropolitan New York Synod

Assignment Includes:

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

Site Information:

• Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS) is ten minutes from the town of Bukoba.
• The North-Western Diocese offices are nearby. The Diocese is responsible for this school.
• To see some more about the position, watch this video by the Metropolitan New Synod: English Teacher in Tanzania

•  A teaching certificate is required
• A BA/BS in Education is mandatory
• A teacher with experience who is ready for teaching in a foreign country.
• A teacher who is willing to share professional pedagogy with the local teachers.
• A teacher who is sociable and appreciates other cultures

Terms and Conditions:

• This position is a 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. 

If Candidate is Married: Both must complete an application for this position, even if the spouse will not be fulfilling a specific role in the ministry. In the context of global mission service, a spouse is seen as a representative of the ELCA and of the receiving church regardless of their actual role. It is important for the ELCA that both members of a couple understand the role of missionary and are comfortable with that reality.

General Qualifications for ELCA Global Personnel:

• 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 culture where assigned
• Well-developed inter-personal skills demonstrating understanding and compassion
• Demonstrated ability to carry out the responsibilities and the ability to 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
• Live and serve in a way which reflects the vision and expectations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.