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 80 years. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school’s employment web page (http://www.dalat.org).

For Inquirers within the C&MA:
If applicants are members of a C&MA Church in Canada, there is an option to partner with the Spice region through the Global Alliance Professionals (GAP) Program either through ministry at Penang International Church or other Penang-based initiatives. Details of this GAP arrangement can be made available to those interested, at the applicants request to frances.kim@cmacan.org.

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 are preferred.

Spiritual Life Director

DIS is looking for a candidate with spiritual vitality/depth and the ability to draw staff and students into a deeper relationship with Christ. The SLD is responsible to keep the spiritual life on campus a priority by managing the chapel program, semester emphasis weeks, small group ministries, school community worship, and in other capacities by addressing the dynamic spiritual needs of staff and students. Interested candidates can access the job description at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

Admissions Coordinator

DIS is looking for a dynamic and charismatic person to work with our new and prospective families. The admission coordinator plays a vital role in the development of the school. This person should have strong social and communication skills and organizational skills are a must. Interested candidates can access the job description at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

School Librarian

DIS is looking for cutting edge head librarian to oversee and develop the library system at Dalat. A degree in library science or library experience is needed. The head library gives vision and supervision to the ES, MS, and HS library programs. Interested candidates can access the job description at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

Special Services Teacher

DIS is seeking a special services teacher that will be responsible for providing accommodations for all students with special educational needs in the high school grades. Three to five years of experience of practical teaching and the use of evaluative and diagnostic tools (WIAT, Woodcock, etc.) are preferred. Interested candidates can access the job description at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

High School Math/Science Teacher

DIS is looking for an engaging and hands on high school math/science teacher. Courses this person will be teaching may include Algebra I or II, Geometry, and Physics. A valid teaching certificate and 2+ years of teaching experience are needed. Interested candidates may access the DIS teaching standards and the job responsibilities at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

High School English Teacher

DIS is looking for an enthusiastic and experience high school English teacher to work with our 9th and 10 the grade students. Classes to be taught would be English 9, Honors English 9, and English 10. A valid teaching certificate and 2+ years of teaching experience are needed. Interested candidates may access the DIS teaching standards and the job responsibilities at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

Humanities / Bible Teacher

DIS is looking for a Humanities / Bible teacher for the high school division. Courses being taught would include selected bible classes and possibly humanities/social studies classes. A degree in bible and/or social studies preferred. High school teaching experience required. Interested candidates may access the DIS teaching standards and the job responsibilities at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

Technology Specialist

Dalat is a leader in the integration of technology and needs a technology specialist for next year. The technology specialist will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the campus computer systems and network. Previous experience with PowerSchool or other school administration software program, Windows Server, Exchange Server, database systems, and PC hardware are preferred. The job profile for this position can be accessed at our employment site on the school’s home page for more information.

Grade 1 Teacher

DIS is looking for an energetic, nurturing teacher toinstruct our grade 1 students.  The candidate needs to hold a valid teaching certificate, preferably in early childhood, have teaching experience, and anunderstanding/experience in planning and teaching thematic units. The candidate should also have a love for working with young, enthusiastic learners. Interested candidates may access the DIS teaching standards and job responsibilities at our employment site on the school’s home page.

HS/MS Health & ES PE Teacher

DIS is looking for enthusiastic health teacher that can work with students in all three divisions. Health classes are taught in the middle school and one high school health class in the high school. The HS health class is taught for one semester online so technology skills are needed for this position. A few times each week this teacher does work with some ES classes for their physical education classes. Interested candidates may access the DIS teaching standards and job responsibilities at our employment site on the school’s home page.

Residence Life Dorm Parents

DIS is looking for candidates that experience a specific call by God to the ministry of dorm parenting and possess spiritual maturity and a commitment to personal integrity. Dorm parents are expected to be nurturing, loving and passionate about discipling students. Candidates will need to demonstrate evidence of a healthy marriage relationship, proven parenting skills with the ability to raise children according to Biblical values, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Dorm parents must be hard-working and self-motivated, hospitable, and desire to live and minister cross-culturally. DIS dorms are multi-ethnic, co-ed, mixed ages (elementary through high school) with up to 16 students per dorm family. (Contact residence supervisors Brian and Valerie Weidemann at weidemann@dalat.org for further information.)

Residence Life / Dorm Assistant

DIS is looking for a residence assistant to support the dorm program and to be an integral part of the providing a family environment for our residence life students. The residence assistant works with the dorm parents and takes on numerous responsibilities to support the program. The residence life assistant lives on campus. A college degree and experience working with youth is strongly preferred. (Contact residence supervisors Brian and Valerie Weidemann at weidemann@dalat.org for further information.)

Part Time Positions:

ES Computer Teacher

DIS is looking for a computer teacher to work with our elementary students in Kindergarten through grade 4. Each grade meets once a week where students are introduced to important technology skills and proper use of computers. Potential full time assignment if combined with other part time positions. Interested candidates can access the Dalat teaching standards and the job responsibilities for more information.

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
director@dalat.org