Arab World, Education, 2+ years / Job ID: 1380

This learning centre is a safe place of learning (in English) for more than 350 refugee children from kindergarten up to Grade 8. Students are from over nine different African nations. It is here that students receive instruction in core subjects Christian education and character training have access to basic health care and are guaranteed a nutritious hot meal each day.

The school director is responsible for all aspects of the school operation manages staff contracts assigns tasks and ensures that all supplies are on hand when needed. He will partner with the CEO of this school and manage the school when the CEO travels out the country.

The person needs a strong sense of the Lords calling to serve and to be a blessing to the refugee community here in the capital city. The person has to have good social and communication skills must be flexible and able to handle stress well.

Asia, Education, 2+ years / Job ID: 1691

The organisation is working to create an inclusive environment for the most marginalised in the country. It brings hope through resourcing empowerment and advocacy in the least served areas of the country and works in inclusive education and community development.

Working alongside the disability staff the candidate will develop and implement the organisations disability strategy. The role is to support and train national staff who are implementing best practice in the education of visually- and hearing-impaired people and those with other disabilities and working to create inclusive communities. A minimum of two years commitment is required and ideally three or more. Input from an experienced person based out of country might be considered.

The ideal candidate needs experience in working in the field of disability education if possible in inclusive education. They will have the ability to train coach and mentor staff and will be willing to learn a local language.

Asia, Education, 12-23 months / Job ID: 299

This International school supports the educational needs of a wide variety of expatriates and nationals and is committed to core values that make up the FaCES of Grace: Faith Collaboration Excellence and Service.The school maintains small classes of 18-20 students within a stimulating learning environment enabling children of all abilities to flourish.

The school is looking for teachers (early years and primary) able to teach to the British National Curriculum (primary school) and international GCSEs. The school is also looking for a Secondary English Teacher and a Secondary PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator.

We follow a modified version of the English National Curriculum providing support to all teachers who are new to this system.

Asia, Education, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 875

The organisation is a small private English language centre with about 130 students. There are private classes English conversation classes in small groups and classes given for companies. The organisation is hoping to grow in order to support ministry in the region and to open up ways for foreigners to work in the country.

The centre is seeking native English speakers who are willing to teach English and give training to teachers. Non-native English speakers who are fluent in English and have TESOL qualifications will also be considered for short term but for long term it has to be a native speaker.

An educational background would be beneficial but is not essential as a curriculum is provided and is very straightforward for short termers. For long termers a minimum of a bachelors degree is required for applying for a visa. It should be in the field of education. The placement is best suited to a single male a couple or two singles coming together.

Asia, Education, 1-11 months / Job ID: 1088

The goal of this small grassroots community development organisation is to help people grow to their full potential through holistic transformation — educational social economic and spiritual. It runs a preschool and after-school learning-support activities with over 200 children in 7 villages and provides micro-credit activities and training support for the parents.

The local teachers love their job and teach with passion but they can still learn a lot of skills and teaching techniques which will help them be even better teachers. They are eager to learn from a well-trained teacher. The appointee will give teacher training both on the job and in small groups. As well s/he will give hands-on help to the team when they organise educational activities like camps outings or sports days. A practical placement for teacher training may be possible.

We need a qualified preschool or elementary school teacher who is eager to share their knowledge in a simple format. They should be open and flexible and keen for adventure. They should be physically fit — travel to the villages is on the back of a motorbike

Asia, Education, 1-11 months, 12-23 months, 2+ years, Consultant / Job ID: 1342

A private English language training center provides fun lessons for Kindergarten and primary children teens and adults.

We are looking for native English speakers who are willing to teach English give training to teachers and help with curriculum development.

In order to obtain a long-term visa for this role an undergraduate degree and either 5 years experience or a TESOL/CELTA certificate is required.

Asia, Education, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 1517

A small international school is looking for educational leaders and teachers in Math English Science Technology etc. from pre-kindergarten through high school. The school has a few international students but most of the children and staff members are locals.

The main job will be teaching English (not ESL/TESOL) to secondary students. Candidates will also be expected to develop educational systems training mentoring and creative activities. For obtaining a visa a bachelors degree is required and 3 years experience preferred. Candidates need to be English speakers as teaching is done in English but they will also be expected to learn the local language in order to build good relationships with local people.

Candidates also need to be flexible reasonably independent and have a pioneer mentality.

Asia, Education, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 1518

A small international school is looking for teachers in Math English Science Technology etc. from pre-kindergarten through high school. The school has a few international students but most of the children and staff members are locals.

The main job will be twofold: teaching IT in English as well as being the coordinator for the schools IT needs. Candidates will also be expected to develop educational systems training and mentoring. For obtaining a visa a bachelors degree is required and 3 years experience preferred. Candidates need to be English speakers as teaching is done in English but they will also be expected to learn the local language in order to build good relationships with local people.

Candidates also need to be flexible reasonably independent and have a pioneer mentality.

Asia, Education, 12-23 months, 2+ years / Job ID: 1520

A small international school is looking for teachers in Math English Science Technology etc. from pre-kindergarten through high school. The school has a few international students but most of the children and staff members are locals.

The main job will be teaching Biology and/or Chemistry but candidates will also be expected to develop educational systems training mentoring and creative activities. For obtaining a visa a bachelors degree is required and 3 years experience preferred. Candidates need to be English speakers as teaching is done in English but they will also be expected to learn the local language in order to build good relationships with local people.

Candidates also need to be flexible reasonably independent and have a pioneer mentality.

It’s amazing how a small act that seems insignificant in our eyes can spark something huge in God’s Kingdom.

We’ve had a small box of bilingual scripture cards in our home since we’ve been married. They’re in English and Japanese. They sat on the kitchen counter in our first home but after a number of house moves they lay forgotten in a box. After our recent move they resurfaced again and I took them out to give to my best friend, Anh, who I’ve known for the past six years. I met her the day she decided to follow Jesus and I still remember telling her that it’s the best decision she would ever make! Since then we’ve become close friends and we’ve been journeying together through the ebbs and flows of life. Since first meeting her, she’s given birth to her own startup education centre where she holds English and Japanese classes for the local community in our South East Asian city.

Thursday mornings are my favourite weekday mornings. Anh and I meet at 7am and walk to the lakes, grab a bowl of sticky rice and a glass of ice-cold tea, chatting about what God has been showing us and usually discussing a book we choose to read together. This past Thursday, I remembered to take the scripture cards to give to her. She thanked me and I jokingly challenged her to put one verse each week on the notice board of her education centre and call it “Wisdom of the Week”. She could even suggest to her colleagues that they should memorize it and try to do what it says during the week. We didn’t talk too much about it as we continued to our usual breakfast spot for our weekly catch up

About 3 hours later a string of messages flooded my phone. It was Anh. “Thanks for the cards. You know what? Today during the Q&A part of our Japanese class they asked me, ‘When you don’t have money, where do you go to borrow some?’ I took a chance and told them that, as a Christian, I would ask God to guide me. They seemed interested in my faith and after sharing some of the cards I ended up talking for two hours, starting with the Garden of Eden!”

Anh went on to share how the people in her class asked to know more about Jesus and two of them now want to follow him! My heart wanted to erupt with joy! Heaven is rejoicing! Later that day she wrote an email to our international church pastor to share her story. My eyes welled up with tears as I read it. I felt so thankful and humbled to be reading her story – His story!

It is amazing how one small act can lead to something so huge! Never underestimate the power of one small act! Step out, share what you have and watch what God can do with the little you have to offer.

Andrea and her family live and work in South East Asia.
All names have been changed.