English Teacher

Description:

Location:

Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Agreement Term:

Full-time Two years

Anticipated Start Date(s) Include:

July 13, 2025

Agreement Type:

Global Mission 2-year (GM2)

Description:

This English teaching position is located at the Malagasy Lutheran Church: Graduate School of Theology (SALT) in Ivory Avaratra, Fianarantsoa. The Malagasy Lutheran Church is the ninth largest Lutheran church in the world, with four million members in twenty-five synods. At the heart of the Malagasy Lutheran Church is a passion for evangelism and service to others. SALT, the Lutheran Graduate School of Theology, is the highest theological faculty in the Malagasy Lutheran Church. Students who have graduated from one of six regional theological seminaries in the church come to SALT to continue their studies for a University Bachelors and/or Masters Degree. SALT has grown in their ability to educate students in recent years by introducing a Masters level professional and modular online course.

Timeline:

• Application Opens: February 2025
• Interviews: February – April 2025
• ELCA Orientation in Chicago: July 13 – 25, 2025
• Deploy to Madagascar: August/September 2025
  
  

Assignment Includes:

• To teach English to students at Licence (University Bachelors) and Masters Programs at SALT. Students vary in English level from beginner to conversational. Many students have studied English but do not have opportunity to speak English and need support in learning how to write and speak about theology in English.
• English classes are a part of the curriculum for Licence / Bachelors students in the first two years of study. An English Teacher will teach two different English courses each week, one for first year students and one for second year students. Classes meet for two hours each week. English curriculum is provided by SALT, but can be adapted as necessary.
• Assign students weekly homework and exercises.
• Write, administer, and correct a final exam for each course
• Teach a weekly two-hour English class to SALT Professors, staff, and administrators. Like the students, the staff of SALT varies in English ability, but it is increasingly necessary for people working in a higher-level educational setting to speak English.
• Create an on-campus English club for students to practice speaking English
• Assist in correcting student thesis written in English
• Assist with understanding theological research materials and reading materials written in English.
• Study Malagasy language in order to facilitate communication in the classroom and form relationships with students and staff of SALT
• Support for the Faculty of Theology (SALT) to improve their preaching and evangelism.
  
  

Requirements:

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors in English Education preferred. Teaching English as a Foreign Language skills or certification helpful.
• Ability and openness to teach and communicate with students whose first (or second) language is not English.
• French or Malagasy language helpful, but not necessary.
• 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
• Demonstrate ability to carry out the responsibilities and 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 ELCA
  
  

Terms And Conditions:

• Global Mission 2-year.
• This position is supported under the Global Mission Two-year (GM2) agreement terms and conditions. Basic provisions include: international transportation, transportation related to work assignment, pensions and major medical coverage, housing, utilities and cash salary which is adjusted according to the goods and services differential for Madagascar.
  
  

Physical Efforts:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Employee will occasionally need to lift boxes or materials up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Psychological evaluation is required.

Benefits:

The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees and dependent, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer additional benefits upon deployment to the country of service.