Physical Education Teacher
Are you passionate about fostering a child's physical abilities, health awareness, team play, sports knowledge, and more? GDQ is looking for a physical education teacher for the upcoming school year.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge with the ability to deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age/ability of the class.
- 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).
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
- Help develop and keep curriculum documentation updated, submitting weekly plans onto Google Drive and/or Curriculum Trak.
- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with EAL and special educational needs and, thereby, adapting teaching and incorporating EAL strategies to respond to the needs and strengths of all students.
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
- Manage behavior effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessments, monitoring progress, setting targets and informing subsequent planning for learning.
- Promote student progress and outcomes by providing regular feedback.
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 of around $450 and will reimburse annually travel costs between a staff member's home country and Albania up to 100000 Albanian Lek.
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing professional development
- Master’s degree tuition assistance. Through our agreement with ACSI, GDQ teachers completing qualifying Master’s degrees may qualify to receive financial assistance.
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
POSITION START DATE: August 2026
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)
CERTIFICATION: Required
LENGTH OF SERVICE: Over 6 months
GDQ International Christian School
LOCATION: Tirana, Albania
SCHOOL SIZE: 150
TYPE OF STUDENT: EXPATRIATE, MISSIONARY KID
MONTHLY SUPPORT ESTIMATE FOR ONE PERSON: $2000/MONTH
