Majuro - Delap and Laura SDA Schools
Mission
To provide qualityChristian education to the children of the Marshall Islandsand tobe prepared for a place in God’s work on this earth and be prepared for a place in His Kingdomto come.
Description
Delap SDA School is the primary school on the island and has over 400 students from Pre-K to 12thgrade.The campus its self islocatedabout 10 to 15 yards from the ocean. There are a number of ways that SMs can get involved apart from just their teaching duties. They can help lead out in church, plan activities for the youth group, coach volleyball and basketball, go snorkeling, sailing, and visit outer islands.
Laura SDA School is the second school on the island and is a45 minutedrive from Delap. It has about 60 students from Pre-K to 8thgrade. It isonlya3 minutewalk from the schoolto a beautiful sandy beach.There are places to hammock, snorkel, and play basketball or volleyball with the kids.
Quick Info
| Average fundraising goal | $4,500 |
| Living Allowance | $250 - $300 per month |
| Requirements | 1 year of college experience |
| Language | The local language spoken is Marshallese. However, all teaching is done in English and most people in Majuro speak at least some English. |
| Timeline | Full year and semester options are available. The call typically begins at the end of July or the beginning of August. There is a required training in Hawaii at the beginning of the school year. School ends the last week of May and the SMs usually leave a few days after senior graduation. |
Positions
Delap SDA School
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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
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Kindergarten Teacher
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1stGrade Teacher
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2ndGrade Teacher
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3rdGrade Teacher
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4thGrade Teacher
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5thGrade Teacher
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6thGrade Teacher
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7th– 12thGrade Science Teacher
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7th– 12thGrade Bible Teacher/Chaplain
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7th– 12thGrade English Teacher
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7th– 12thGrade Math Teacher
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7th– 12thGrade Music/Art/Physical Education Teacher
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7th– 12thGrade Social Studies Teacher
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Maintenance Supervisor
Laura SDA School
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Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher
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1st– 4thGrade Teacher
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5th– 8thGrade Teacher
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Maintenance/Gardner/IT
More Info
Volunteers are responsible for their own food.There are 3 main grocery stores in town.Local food consists of mainly rice, fish, chicken, breadfruit, and coconut. There are many restaurantsin townthat serve pizza, Chinese, and American foodwith each providing vegetarian options.In Laura there are several smallfamilyowned shops withbasicsnecessitiesand a burger shop.
Delap
Student missionaries will live in on-campus apartments.Anywhere between 2-4 SMs will share an apartment with 2 bedroomsthat include beds, closets, dressers, and a sink with counter space and a mirror. The kitchen includes a sink, stove, oven, fridge, and necessary dishes and appliances. Each bathroom has a shower and toilet, but no sink or warm water. There is a laundromat within walking distance with washers and dryers.
Laura
There is a house and an apartment on-campus for the student missionaries. The house has 3 bedrooms with beds, closets, and shelves. The bathroom has two showers and one toilet, but no sink or warm water. The kitchen has a sink, stove, oven, fridge, and a few dishes and appliances. The apartment has 2 bedrooms with beds. The bathroom has a sink, shower, and toilet. The kitchen is an outside covered area with a sink, stove, oven, fridge, and necessary dishesand appliances. There is a washer, spinner, and clothes lineon-campus that the SMs can use.
