Position Description |
Country: |
Marshall Islands (Laura) |
Calling Organization: |
Laura SDA Elementary School |
Position Type(s): |
Teaching – Elementary
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Length of Service: |
10-12 months |
Who makes Final Decision: |
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Beginning Date: |
Jul 12, 2022
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Ending Date: |
May 31, 2023 |
Urgent? |
No |
Application Deadline: |
Jul 31, 2022 |
Cancel call if not filled by: |
Dec 31, 2022 |
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Duties: |
Teach approximately 15-20 students all elementary subjects in multi-grade classroom. Make lesson plans, grade papers, complete records, care for teaching supplies. Provide classroom environment that promotes learning and Christian growth. One teacher will be head teacher (discipline), another (of 3) will do the collecting of student tuition. Primitive living conditions: no electricity, no running water, no flush toilets, limited social life. |
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On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
Stipend during Orientation? |
Yes |
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Orientation Date: |
Jul 25, 2022 |
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Voice tape/phone interview required? |
No |
Institution requires signed agreement? |
No |
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Acceptable Dress: |
Shirts provided to all teaching staff. Men teach in long dress pants (no jeans), but may wear shorts off campus or after school. Women teach in knee-length skirts, and must wear skirts or dresses off campus. |
Unacceptable Dress: |
Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable. Women may wear modest shorts, pants or slacks only on campus in the evening. Sleeveless/sheer blouses or dresses are not acceptable. No jewelry. |
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Travel and Visa |
Destination City: |
Majuro, Marshall Islands |
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Airport: |
Majuro Airport (MAJ) |
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Travel from Airport to Destination: |
Will be picked up by school personnel |
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Required Inoculations |
Hepatitis B and COVID-19 |
Other Medical Recommendations |
Go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations. |
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Visa Required? |
No |
Visa Type: |
Transit visa necessary for non-U.S. citizens |
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Who Applies: |
Applicant |
Work Permit Required? |
No |
Who Applies: |
Non-US citizens only |
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Police Clearance Required: |
Yes |
HIV Clearance Required: |
No |
Child Protection Clearance Required: |
Yes |
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Send papers to: |
Non-USA citizens need to contact school for entry permit application and send prior to departure.
All volunteers need to send copies of passport and transcript. |
Deadline: |
Jul 1, 2022 |
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Visa/Travel Details: |
All non-USA citizens MUST be responsible for any Transit Visa (US/Guam, Philippines or any other country) for their airline ticket stops or layovers en route to their final destination. Direct any questions to the principal regarding any Entry Permit requirements. If needed, GMM can furnish a letter to take to your embassy. |
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