Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present/teach lessons to children following a chosen curriculum  
• Create a fun and interactive educational atmosphere for school for the children  
• Communicate effectively with leadership and families to ensure educational needs are being met and are a good fit for each student 
• Be willing to become an integral part of the CAMA Guinea team 
• Invest in local ministry opportunities when possible, even if as a spectator to learn about the context, culture, language, etc. 

Required Qualifications:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree 
• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in elementary education 
• Teaching experience 

Biblical Characteristics:

• Ability to articulate personal conversion and call to gospel ministry 
• Demonstrated heart for the poor and marginalized (Micah 6:8) 
• Theological Alignment with The Alliance 
• Demonstrated flexibility and grace in all aspects of life 
• Vibrant spiritual life with consistent practice of spiritual disciplines 
• Ability to learn and recover from failure 

Timeline for Deployment:

Summer/fall of 2025. Once appointed and fundraising and other qualifications are met, the appointee is required to attend a cross-cultural and language-acquisition program and pre-field orientation prior to deploying. 

General Information:

World Factbook – Guinea 
Joshua Project – Guinea 

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. 

Since the candidate will be focused on teaching children in English, they will not need formal language prior to arriving. They are, however, encouraged to spend time in French and local language study. 

Health Considerations:

Basic health services and medications are available, but Guinea lacks quality, comprehensive health care. Advanced diagnosis and treatment need to be obtained outside the country. Medical conditions requiring constant monitoring and control are difficult to maintain here. Malaria is a fact of life, so use of prophylaxis is strongly recommended. 

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. 

If one spouse is teaching, the other can be involved in language study or local ministries alongside current team members. 

Children’s Educational Plan and Options:

This role will be fulfilling the local educational needs of CAMA staff families, and therefore, your own children as well.