About this role
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role
The Grade 3 Class Teacher provides an engaging classroom within a multi-cultural and community-centered environment for learning and growing with children ages eight to nine. As a flexible individual, the Grade 3 Class Teacher provides instruction through the lens of a Christian worldview to students on a vast array of subjects. In addition, as an autonomous teacher, there is room to plan adventurous outings with your students!
What you will contribute
- Create and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans for math, language arts, Bible, science, social studies, and life skills
- Contribute to school rhythms, such as: staff meetings, student progress meetings, parent meetings, and professional development reading groups
- Maintain records of each students’ progress throughout the year with summative and formative assessment
- Demonstrate a readiness to help when needed with projects and events in the school
- Exemplify professionalism in and ability to prioritize your assignments and duties
- Ability to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills
For This Role, You Will Need
- Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education from an accredited college or university
- Two years classroom teaching experience is preferred
- Current Teaching Certificate preferred
- Completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding Program will be required
- Successful completion of the Child Safety Screening Process, which includes background / criminal records check
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required. Possess aptitude for learning new computer applications
The experience of a lifetime is calling.
More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.
At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.