GEM operates 5 international gospel-saturated schools in 3 countries (Mexico, Uganda, and Colombia).GEM is looking for gifted teachers who are passionate about sharing their faith inside and outside of the classroom.Our gospel-saturated schools are unique in that we take each aspect of school, and we seek to infuse each aspect with the gospel.The Niños Brillantes School is our newest GEM school, and it is located in the beautiful and exciting coastal city of Barranquilla, Colombia.Barranquilla is home to around 2 million people, and is a safe city full of life and culture.There are multiple forms of public transportation, and many social and cultural opportunities.The Niños Brillantes School is a private, gospel-saturated school that will start off as a Preschool and overtime grow in grade levels.Students come from middle class families, and for many, this is their only option to receive a private, Christian education.The Niños Brillantes School uses Colombian-based standards designed to meet the needs of the students and their families and prepare them for continued education in the Colombian school system. As a Missionary Preschool Teacher, you will have the opportunity to be a part of pioneering this new school in a new country as you work with nationals who are visionaries and passionate about reaching the community.You will be able to make a huge impact and serve the Lord by pouring out your life in the classroom for the purpose of planting seeds of the gospel in the hearts of your students and committing to excellence in the classroom each day!Job Objective:As the Preschool English Missionary Teacher, you will have the opportunity to create and maintain a positive learning environment within the preschool classroom, while teaching English and supporting each student as they grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.In addition to teaching, each teacher is also a missionary, using their skills as a teacher and love of the Lord to plant seeds of the gospel each day. Reports to:School Directors and GEM DirectorsApplication: Apply on our website: GEM ApplicationStarting Salary:This is a missions position that requires fundraising (similar to support raising).The starting fundraising goal is $18,000 per year, and the starting gross salary is $13,200 (USD).Our team will provide fundraising training before fundraising begins.Please note that fundraising takes place before moving to Colombia. General Responsibilities:Plan, prepare, and teach your preschool English classes using best practicesWeave the gospel into your instructionAssist the school administration in accomplishing the academic and spiritual goals of the schoolFoster positive relationships with students, parents, and the communityLove the mission of GEM and seek to make Jesus known through your classroomAttend GEM's Missionary Training in Wilmington, NC in June 2024As a missionary, there will be expectations to assist in recruiting, fundraising, creating policy, and being an ambassador for GEM Qualifications:The candidate must possess:A true, genuine faith in Jesus ChristFluency in English(Preferred) Familiarity or fluency in Spanish(Preferred) Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or something relatedAn outgoing and adventurous personality, ready to pursue others for the sake of the gospelA humble spirit, ready to learn and serve those in the communityWillingness to relocate to Colombia for the duration of the contract (1.5 - 2 year contract)Eligibility to work in the USWillingness to fundraise and recruit for the ministryE04JI8004dim405de54
