High School English Teacher
Do you love to read and write? Do you enjoy refining a piece of writing, discussing themes in literature, and encouraging others to do the same? GDQ International Christian school has an opening for a secondary English/language arts/literacy teacher for August 2024.
GDQ International Christian School seeks to provide a Christ-centered, academically enriching, international education for the missionary and international business community in Tirana, Albania. We are looking for qualfied educators who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are eager to grow in their ability to teach from a biblical worldview perspective.
As a secondary English teacher you will have the opportunity to engage in the lives of learners in those in their teen years, playing a part as they continue to develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
- Further each learner's reading, writing, listening, and speaking development.
- Help students think about the subject matter biblically and critically (presenting information in such a way as to reveal the character, nature,or handiwork of God).
- Utilize teaching strategies to meet the needs of EAL learners and students with learning differences.
- Assign homework to consolidate and extend knowledge and understanding.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessments, monitoring progress, setting targets and providing regular feedback verbally and in written form.
- Manage behavior effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
- Help develop & keep curriculum documentation updated, following the progression of a long-term plan and submitting weekly plans onto Google Drive and/or Curriculum Trak.
Qualifications:
- A clear testimony of faith in Christ.
- An undergraduate or graduate degree
- Preferred: A valid teaching certificate
- Open to raise financial support either personally or in partnership with a sending organization
Finances: Monthly Allowance plus Personal Support
All international staff provide for the majority of their financial resources. Most international staff partner with a sending/mission organization. Others have personal funds available. GDQ provides a monthly allowance that covers the cost of housing for most staff members and will reimburse annually (up to 1000 USD) travel costs between a staff member's home country and Albania.
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing professional development
- College debt reduction. We partner with an organization that reduces college debt for teachers who make a long-term commitment.
- Master’s degree tuition assistance. Through our agreement with ACSI, GDQ teachers completing qualifying master’s degrees may qualify to receive financial assistance.