Microschool Lead Teacher

Do you seek a challenge and an adventure AND have a passion to be part of what God is doing to transform lives through education? Provide both classroom teaching and instructional leadership within the Microschool, a small multi-age K-12 learning community. Working in partnership with the School Director, this person supports teachers, implements the curriculum, and helps manage daily school operations. The Lead Teacher fosters a positive, Christ-centered learning environment where students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

Both those seeking only a one-year commitment as well as longer-term opportunities should apply. Click on the school link to read more about the vision and plans for the future school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Cross-cultural experience, particularly in a developing country, is an asset
• Experience and/or formal training in educational leadership is a plus

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and adults
• Ability to coach, mentor, and guide teachers
• Deep understanding of effective instructional strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong academic and writing abilities, with the capacity to guide and assess high-school level assignments (subject matter expertise not required)
• Proficiency with technology commonly used in school environments
• A passionate follower of Jesus Christ with a love for the Gospel and a desire to serve through education
• An evangelical Christian committed to living a Biblically grounded lifestyle
• Active participant in a local church community and engaged in spiritual growth
• Motivated by TeachBeyond’s mission and vision of transformational education
• Intentionally strives to embody TeachBeyond’s values: humility, excellence, love, and partnership
• Demonstrates a genuine love for children and youth and a desire to see them grow holistically
• Displays a positive attitude and a spirit of adaptability, flexibility, and perseverance

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the school director in the leadership and daily management of the microschool
• Provide coaching, support, and professional guidance to teachers*
• Foster a positive, Christ-centered school culture and strong relationships among staff and students
• Oversee the effective implementation of the curriculum with multi-age students, ensuring alignment with standards and responsiveness to student needs
• Model exemplary teaching practices
• Teach students directly when needed to ensure effective learning support
• Assist teachers in evaluating students’ progress and adjusting instruction to improve outcomes
• Supervise and guide independent (online) learning for high school students – assessing work, providing feedback, and addressing academic needs and gaps
• Promote social-emotional learning and holistic transformation consistent with the school’s mission and values
• Build positive, intentional relationships with students
• Communicate clearly with parents
• Plan and implement learning excursions, enrichment opportunities, and activities
• Assist in training teachers* at local Christian schools, if interested

*Our teachers are local teachers without formal teacher training.

Where is the school? Is there housing available for expat teachers?

The Microschool currently operates in a separate second-floor unit of a TeachBeyond missionary family’s home in Sanguéra. Adequate housing near the school will be arranged for the Lead Teacher; accommodation may also be available within the school unit if preferred.

What is Togo like? What language do I need?

Togo is a developing country with both significant physical and spiritual needs. The climate is generally hot and humid, and daily life may involve adjusting to dust, limited infrastructure, and other challenges typical of a developing context. The Microschool is located in Sanguera, a developing and relatively quiet area on the outskirts of Lomé, Togo’s capital city. Although Togo is an underdeveloped country, Lomé offers many amenities. The official language of Togo is French, and more than 45 local languages are spoken throughout the country. While French proficiency is ideal, it is not required—language learning opportunities will be arranged for non-French-speaking staff.

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