Microschool Teacher

The International Christian School of Togo is a new school startup that opened in September 2024 as a small microschool for missionary families with a vision to grow into an international school focused especially on serving middle-to-upper class Togolese students. Join us by teaching a small group of multi-age children from missionary families (and if desired, help shape and plan for the startup of the official school).

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

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children 
• Degree in education preferred but not required
• Teaching experience preferred but not required
• Cross-cultural experience preferred but not required
• Certification not required

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children
• Ability to follow written directions and implement provided homeschool curriculum
• Ability to multi-task and time manage well
• 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:

• Implement provided homeschool curriculum with a small group of multi-grade students
• Provide direct instruction as outlined in the curriculum
• Supervise and guide independently working high schoolers with their online learning and include them in shared activities
• Ensure students are engaged and on-task with positive reinforcement
• Evaluate students’ progress
• Communicate regularly and clearly with parents
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students
• Plan and implement enrichment activities including art, music, and PE
• Assist in planning and implementing learning excursions

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.

Questions? Click "inquire now" below.