We are currently in Texas, enjoying plenty of Mexican food, BBQ brisket, and Dr. Pepper! We had a great trip through West Texas last week and were happy to meet and talk with students at Lubbock Christian University. We also want to thank all of you who have been in contact with us about teaching our children. Please keep praying about the possibility, and feel free to leave a comment or email us if you have any questions.
Thanks, Nicole
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Update to budget page...
We have made some updates to the "Living Expenses in Togo" page on the site, so be sure to check it out. Remember that we will help with fundraising for your time here.
Also, we have changed the email address, so if you're filling out the application, be sure to mail it to the current email address. We were having trouble accessing the old email address.
Feel free to send any questions or concerns our way!
Also, we have changed the email address, so if you're filling out the application, be sure to mail it to the current email address. We were having trouble accessing the old email address.
Feel free to send any questions or concerns our way!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Application
Here is the application. Please copy the text into an email or a document and send to the listed email address. Answers need not be long, and if you don't have certain experience, please know that it doesn't disqualify you from the position. If you're not sure if you really want to come but are just interested in the position, feel free to send in the application and simply indicate in your email that you are just considering it as a possibility. The application is not a commitment, just something to inform us of who you are and open some dialogue. Thanks!
Application for School Teacher
Kabiye Team
Kara, Togo
Africa
This application can be completed by typing your responses in the spaces provided. After completing this questionnaire, please email it to Nicole Kennell at mnkennell@gmail.com.
Biographical Information:
Name:
Current address: Street:
City:
State and Zip:
Email:
Home Phone:
Work/School Phone:
Professional Information:
College(s) attended:
Years:
Degree(s) earned:
Years:
Specialty(ies)/field of study(ies):
Place of student teaching (if applicable):
Grade level(s) and Subjects:
Year:
Type(s) of certificates and states in which they are held:
Teaching experience: (list most recent experiences first). Include start and end dates, school and city, subject and grade, principal, and reason for leaving.
Mission experience: (list most recent experiences first) Include dates, city/country, director or missionary hosts/organizations, and activities participated in
Other jobs or professional experience: (list most recent jobs first) Include dates, city/state, place of employment, and reason for leaving
2 Professional References: Include Name, Address, Phone Number/email, and relationship to you.
2 Personal References: Include Name, Address, Phone Number/email, and relationship to you.
Reasons for wanting to come and work with our team:
Please write briefly explaining why you desire to come and teach our team children.
Describe briefly your assets, personality traits, gifts and talents, which will help you in teaching children, especially considering the special circumstances inherent in this position (i.e. living in Africa, dealing with adjusting to a new culture as well as teaching.). Also include possible weaknesses that you are aware of.
Faith Questions:
Are you a Christian?
How long have you been a Christian?
Where do you currently attend church?
Church Address: Street:
City:
State and Zip:
List one elder or church leader with phone and/or email address who can give you a reference:
Please write a brief statement of your faith and beliefs below:
Concluding Questions:
What experiences have you had in adapting to other cultures? What did you like/enjoy? What did you dislike/find difficult?
Are you willing to submit to the guidance and oversight of the team and/or the school governing body in regards to your teaching?
Is there anything else you feel we should know about you?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
If so, please explain:
Do you have any questions you wish to ask concerning your “professional” and/or personal life in Togo?
If so, please feel free to ask any questions below:
Living Arrangements
I apologize for not having posted these sooner. We had two deaths in the family, so we've been making some unforeseen trips.
These pictures were taken at a Peace Corps Volunteer's house. We are looking for similar living arrangements for you! As always, questions and comments are welcome.
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| view of living room |
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| view of living room from other perspective |
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| kitchen, though you cannot see the small stove and fridge |
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| one of the two bedrooms |
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| the toilet portion of the bathroom |
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| the shower portion of the bathroom |
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| sink area, just outside of toilet and shower |
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| other view of kitchen |
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| front porch |
Next Post...
Application!!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Job Description
-Wanted: teachers for children of missionaries in Togo, West Africa!
School Terms: (apply for one term, or both terms!)
February 2012- August 2012
September 2012- May 2013
We need someone (really two or three someones) to teach four students in varying grade levels. The hours of work are from 8 am until about 3 pm, from Tuesday through Saturday each week, plus planning time. Maddie, who is entering 8th grade will actually be doing her classes online, so she doesn't need a lot of instructional time, just someone to look over assignments before she submits them and help her when she has a problem. She is also experienced in teaching younger children, so she can be quite helpful!
Subjects taught will be math, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, history, and science. Curriculum for each of these subjects is provided, so you need only review the curriculum plans and prepare for the lessons. After preparing for the lessons, you will teach them, assign work, and monitor students as they complete their work. Additionally, we ask you to evaluate student performance and report to parents on this (we have evaluation forms.)
We also include music, art, and French in our classes. You are welcome to teach one of these, but not required.
Qualifications
- At least two years of college
- Enjoys children
- Desire to serve God
- Willingness to live and work in Togo
- Teaching degree is not required, as several of us on the team are teachers and are willing to provide guidance as needed
- Speaking some amount of French is helpful, but not required
School Terms: (apply for one term, or both terms!)
February 2012- August 2012
September 2012- May 2013
We need someone (really two or three someones) to teach four students in varying grade levels. The hours of work are from 8 am until about 3 pm, from Tuesday through Saturday each week, plus planning time. Maddie, who is entering 8th grade will actually be doing her classes online, so she doesn't need a lot of instructional time, just someone to look over assignments before she submits them and help her when she has a problem. She is also experienced in teaching younger children, so she can be quite helpful!
Subjects taught will be math, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, history, and science. Curriculum for each of these subjects is provided, so you need only review the curriculum plans and prepare for the lessons. After preparing for the lessons, you will teach them, assign work, and monitor students as they complete their work. Additionally, we ask you to evaluate student performance and report to parents on this (we have evaluation forms.)
We also include music, art, and French in our classes. You are welcome to teach one of these, but not required.
Qualifications
- At least two years of college
- Enjoys children
- Desire to serve God
- Willingness to live and work in Togo
- Teaching degree is not required, as several of us on the team are teachers and are willing to provide guidance as needed
- Speaking some amount of French is helpful, but not required
Coming Soon...
Pictures of Housing
and
Teacher Application
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Living Expenses in Togo
OK, so here is an estimate of living expenses for your time here in Togo. This is, of course, subject to change. We would like to have two, or even three teachers come join us, so some of these expenses could be split, like rent and utilities, however, we don't recommend splitting a vaccine!
Airfare $1800 one time cost
Passport/Visas $300 one time cost
Vaccinations Varies depending on your health department and insurance
West African Missionary Retreat
(if here in May) $700
(if here in May) $700
Monthly Expenses insurance 100 USD Housing (only rent) | 100 USD |
Utilities | 50 USD |
Mobile phone (optional) | 75 USD (for phone) plus 25 USD (per month) |
Food (groceries) | 50-100 USD (depending on how much American type foods you buy) |
Food (dining out) | 50 USD |
Transport / travel | 50- ? USD |
Miscellaneous (sports, travel) | 75 USD |
Total Range | 625 USD at most We are recommending that you raise $7300 for the March through September session, $9000 for the session from September through May. |
As always, please feel free to send any questions or comments our way!
Stay tuned for these exciting upcoming posts...
Pictures of Housing
and
Job Description
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
How Your Time in Togo Would Be Funded
They say the best things in life are free, so apparently food in your stomach and a roof over your head aren't the best things in life! How will you afford living expenses while you're living and teaching in Togo?
We will help you through the steps of FUNdraising for your time here. We will provide you with a multimedia packet of information for yourself, and to present to potential supporters. The packet includes step by step instructions, digital and paper copies of info to give out, and a video. We are experienced fundraisers, and though it can be a challenging experience, it can also be a very powerful exercise in depending on God's provision. Of course, we are here to answer any questions you, or perspective supporters may have along the way, so you will not be in it alone.
Please feel free to leave a comment or ask questions. If you would like to communicate but do not want the comment published, just say so and I will read and respond to the comment without publishing it on the site.
We will help you through the steps of FUNdraising for your time here. We will provide you with a multimedia packet of information for yourself, and to present to potential supporters. The packet includes step by step instructions, digital and paper copies of info to give out, and a video. We are experienced fundraisers, and though it can be a challenging experience, it can also be a very powerful exercise in depending on God's provision. Of course, we are here to answer any questions you, or perspective supporters may have along the way, so you will not be in it alone.
Please feel free to leave a comment or ask questions. If you would like to communicate but do not want the comment published, just say so and I will read and respond to the comment without publishing it on the site.
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