Dalat International School

Staff Openings 2008-2009

Dalat International School (DIS) is looking to fill the following positions for the upcoming school year. Dalat is a Christian boarding school located on the island of Penang off the west coast of Malaysia. The school has been providing a quality education for missionary and expatriate children in South East Asia for over 78 years. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school's employment web page - http://www.dalat.org/employment.html

DIS is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, caring professionals who are professing Christians. Candidates must have an understanding of Christian education and have the ability to integrate Biblical principles in their teaching. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be adept with technology and demonstrate flexibility in working in a cross-cultural environment. Candidates must be willing to incorporate cooperative learning strategies and ESL-sensitive instruction.Teachers are expected to have a bachelor's degree or higher and be certified. Two or more years of experience is preferred.

Full Time Positions

High School/College Guidance Counselor

The high school/college counselor services developmental, emotional, spiritual and academic issues for students in grades 9-12 through individual and group guidance activities. He or she implements group guidance curriculum (including transition, career awareness and planning, and college preparation and planning), for particular groups of students and for parents. The counselor guides students in course selection, understanding GPA's and permanent records, diploma options and other requirements. Interested candidates may access the job description for more information about the position at our employment web page (http://www.dalat.org/employment.html).

Curriculum Coordinator

DIS is looking for a dynamic and well organized person to bring leadership to the ongoing development of our standards based curriculum. Dalat is aligning itself with the McREL standards and has worked hard to develop its curriculum over the last 4 years. An understanding of the curricular process and the ability to motivate and inspire teachers is preferred. Interested candidate can access the job description for more information at our employment web page (http://www.dalat.org/employment.html). This position will be combined with some teaching responsibilities to achieve full time status.

Grade 5 Elementary Teacher

Because of the growth in our middle school Dalat will be splitting the 5^th grade next year into two sections. For that reason we are in need of another teacher for that grade level. The candidate must have a valid teaching certificate and have teaching experience in upper elementary / middle school. Interested candidates can access the Dalat Teaching Standards and the Job Responsibilities at our employment web page (http://www.dalat.org/employment.html).

Grade 3 or 4 Elementary Teacher

The candidate must have a valid teaching certificate and have teaching experience in upper elementary. Interested candidates can access the Dalat Teaching Standards and the Job Responsibilities at our employment web page (http://www.dalat.org/employment.html).

Grade 2 Elementary Teacher

The candidate must have a valid teaching certificate and have teaching experience in lower elementary. Interested candidates can access the Dalat Teaching Standards and the Job Responsibilities at our employment web page (http://www.dalat.org/employment.html).

Facilities Coordinator

The facilities coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of the property and buildings of Dalat International School. He or she oversees the maintenance staff and everyday affairs of the maintenance department. Additionally, the facilities manager is expected to be available for emergency situations both on the campus property and at off-campus staff homes.

Dorm Assistant

The dorm assistant is responsible to assist dorm parents in providing Christ-centered parenting in a home-like boarding community. The goal is to help each dorm student reach his/her full potential, spiritually, emotionally, academically and physically. The dorm assistant provides coverage for dorm parents on their weekly days off, providing leadership and wise management of the dorm home in the absence of the dorm parents. Because residence life ministry is a character profession that requires a high level of integrity and transparency, the dorm assistant is committed to these lifestyle priorities: personal spiritual growth, accountability, modeling Godly values and character, and cultivating Christian love and unity.

Business Comptroller / National Staff Supervisor

Dalat is looking for a financial leader to give direction and oversight to the business and accounting departments of the school. Experience in accounting, finance, budget creation and management, annual auditing coordination, and preparing reports for auditors, government agencies, and school board preferred. This position will also involve giving oversight and leadership to the national staff departments of the school.

Technology Specialist (Part Time Position)

The Information Technology Specialist at DIS is a part time non-teaching position. The main areas of responsibility include (1) the role as main contact person for all information technology (IT) requests, problems, and questions (including installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the campus computer systems and network); and (2) the supervision of the computer labs. Previous experience with PowerSchool, Windows Server, Exchange Server, database systems, and PC hardware preferred.

Contact Information:

Prospective candidates please contact

Karl Steinkamp

Director

Dalat International School

Penang, Malaysia

Ph: 011-6-04-899-2105

Fax: 011-6-04-8902141

ksteinkamp@dalat.org