Description

Do you enjoy refining a piece of writing, discussing themes in literature, and encouraging others to do the same? GDQ International Christian school has an opening for a secondary English teacher.

GDQ International Christian School seeks to provide a Christ-centered, academically enriching, international education for the missionary and international business community in Tirana, Albania. We are looking for qualified educators who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are eager to grow in their ability to teach from a biblical worldview perspective.

As a secondary English teacher you will have the opportunity to engage in the lives of learners in those in their teen years, playing a part as they continue to develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Start Date: August 2026

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
Further each learner's reading, writing, listening, and speaking development.
Help students think about the subject matter biblically and critically (presenting information in such a way as to reveal the character, nature,or handiwork of God).
Utilize teaching strategies to meet the needs of EAL learners and students with learning differences.
Assign homework to consolidate and extend knowledge and understanding.
Make accurate and productive use of assessments, monitoring progress, setting targets and providing regular feedback verbally and in written form.
Manage behavior effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
Help develop & keep curriculum documentation updated, following the progression of a long-term plan and submitting weekly plans onto Google Drive and/or Curriculum Trak.

Qualifications:

A clear testimony of faith in Christ.
An undergraduate or graduate degree
A valid teaching certificate
Open to raise financial support either personally or in partnership with a sending organization

Finances: Monthly Allowance plus Personal Support

All international staff provide for the majority of their financial resources. Most international staff partner with a sending/mission organization. Others have personal funds available. GDQ provides a monthly allowance that covers the cost of housing for most staff members and will reimburse annually (up to 1000 USD) travel costs between a staff member's home country and Albania.