About this role
Preschool Teacher
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 Preschool Teacher develops and maintains an age-appropriate environment and instructs children age three and four in activities designed to promote spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth and provides proper communication with parents.
What you will contribute
- Provide instruction for the Preschool Class in consultation with the Principal and maintain a classroom atmosphere suitable for educational progress and spiritual development
- Be responsible for organizing, maintaining and cleaning own classroom area
- Maintain a record of each student’s progress through regular formative and summative assessments
- Participate in systematic review of the Preschool curriculum, in collaboration with Assistant Director
- Participate in regular Professional Development training sessions
For This Role, You Will Need
- Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education from an accredited college or university is required
- Two years classroom teaching experience is preferred
- Current Teaching Certificate preferred
- Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required
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.