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: