posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Third Culture Kid Teacher for a Team Working with Unreached Migrants in Southeast Asia
Create a professional and creative learning environment for several TCKs on our multi-structure team. Our team works among least-reached migrant populations through church planting and holistic community development. With two families and one more on the way, our team will have a total of nine children. Currently there is one fifth grader and two third graders, with three more kids soon to be in first grade. Apart from teaching our TCKs, there will be opportunities for local ministry engagement through educational avenues like English classes.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Vocational Track
- Creative-access country (CAC)
- Single or couple
- Education, ESL/TESOL, theological education
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with IW families to create school schedule, curriculum, and address student specific needs
- Create a conducive school room space for learning
- Teach multi-grade levels with professionalism, creativity, and flexibility
- Participate in additional opportunities for ministry within the team or community as desired and approved by the team
- Engage in local language tutoring
Ministry Location Information:
Live among unreached migrants from across the country who have moved to one of the least-developed areas in our country looking for work and opportunities. While our town is growing/developing each year, infrastructure is basic and life is simple. You will live an hour outside the closest city in a mostly rural community. The local people consist mostly of farmers and small business owners. Access to Western food and amenities is limited. Thick rainforests, beautiful mountains, and beaches are accessible within an hour in any direction. There is a small expat community of IWs 1.5 hours away with an international church.
Characteristics of International Workers:
- Spiritual maturity
- Holistic health
- Confirmation of call
- Ministry experience
- Education and work experience
- Cross-cultural awareness
Required Qualifications:
Vocational Track
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of ministry experience
- Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
- A recognized bachelor’s degree in education (specifically elementary)
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 20
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience teaching
- Previous experience with TCKs or IWs
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.
While language is an essential part of ministry, this position is short-term. An opportunity for language tutoring will be provided.
Health Considerations:
Doctors and hospitals are available locally, as are most medications. Serious health issues are usually handled in the capital or in neighboring countries.
Expectations for Spouse:
Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc.
Children’s Education:
Homeschooling in currently the only viable option for children.
Compensation Package
The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available.
Whole-Life Health
As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process.
Important Clarification
Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.
Questions?
Please email the IPO office at [email protected].