Educators Needed in Papua New Guinea

Ukarumpa International School in Papua New Guinea 

is facing a teacher shortage in the next few years! 

Ukarumpa International school is located in the beautiful  Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea and it’s part of the Ukarumpa Linguistic Center  UIS supports the work of Bible translation by providing Christ-centered education using American curriculum and is well supported by the parents and community members. 

Please consider being a part of Bible translation in Papua New Guinea by using your skills to bless our kids and parents!

The top needs right now are elementary teachers and school administrators but if you’re a teacher and are interested in serving, let’s talk!

Teachers - Elementary School

-Art Teacher

-Early Elementary Teacher

-Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5)

-ESL Teacher

-LAD Teacher

Teachers - Secondary School

-Computer/Technology Teacher
-English Teacher (Grade 6&7)
-Math Teacher (Grade 6, 7, Geometry, Algebra II) 
-Music Teacher - (Choir and Band) 
-Music Teacher R3526 (part time)
-Physical Education/Health Teacher 
-Science Teacher (Grade 6, Biology, Environmental Science) 
-Social Studies Teacher (World Geography, World History)
-Spanish Language Teacher (Spanish III) 
-Vocational Arts Teacher (Art, Wood, Metals, Drivers Ed, Auto Basics) 

Administrators

-Children (Boarding) Home Parents (x4) 
-Curriculum Coordinator 
-School Administrator
-School Counselor/Psychologist 

Teach for a year or two or a lifetime!  Retired teachers are welcome!

For more information, contact:
Chuck Micheals – Education Recruitment Director at teach@wycliffe.org
or 321-278-2225

Most teachers apply through Wycliffe Bible Translators.   UIS teachers do not receive a salary in the traditional sense of the word, but are supported financially by a team of churches and individuals in their home countries.  Help is given in building these partnerships.

Ukarumpa International School website

Watch these one minute videos to learn more about what it's like to teach at UIS.

Teaching is a Calling

After the Bill Rings

A Fun Place to Teach

Other short videos:

Is It Worth It?

We Need Teachers: Invitation from the Principal

For more information, contact Wendy

Papua New Guinea: Ukarumpa Linguistic Center

Ukarumpa is SIL's main centre for the Bible translation work in Papua New Guinea. Located in the Eastern Highlands, with an elevation of 5000 ft., the temperature is “almost perfect” year round.  

The vision of SIL-PNG is to see “God’s Word in every language, in every life.”

With 840 living languages in PNG, there is lots of work to be done and the facilities at Ukarumpa supports the work and helps both missionaries and nationals accomplish their goals together.  SIL-PNG is currently working in approximately 150 languages and they are estimating that there will be about 300 more that will need SIL’s services in Bible translation, Scripture Engagement, Literacy, etc.  Their desire is to collaborate with local pastors and churches to equip and train their members to meet the needs of Scripture access and understanding for their community members.

Exciting and challenging work is happening all over the country and many staff live and work in villages scattered across the country. Although there are some regional centres located around the country, Ukarumpa is the main base that supports the work country-wide. Most of the those directly involved in translation live and work in Ukarumpa when they are not in the village.  While the linguistic and translation support available at Ukarumpa is helpful and needed, there are valuable support services available that is vital to having “God’s Word in every language, in every life”. This support structure helps the work to move forward, allowing many more Papua New Guineans access to God’s Word in their language. Since 1956, SIL-PNG has been involved in the completion of 210 New Testaments and they are looking forward to dedicating 10 more this next year.  Progress is also being made in Old Testament translation.

One of the busiest places at Ukarumpa is the Ukarumpa Training Centre, located just left of the photo below. The Pacific Institute of Languages, Arts and Translation holds courses there for Papua New Guineans from around the country.

The PNG Experience is the best resource for stories of our work in PNG.

 Here's an aerial tour of Ukarumpa.

To learn about:

Translation click here. 
Literacy, click here. 
Scripture Engagement/Use, click here.  
Language Survey, click here. 
Ethnomusicology, click here.

The Auto Shop  provides fuel and repairs for those living at Ukarumpa and surrounding villages.

Aviation is needed in a country that is mountainous with few roads. Bible translation would be very difficult or next to impossible for many locations in PNG.  Planes not only deliver translators to their allocations but also bring needed supplies, mail and a friendly visit from our skilled pilots!  Click here to see what it's like to land at Ukarumpa.  

Communications and Technical Services

CTS is a vital department as it supports Bible translation around the country as well as the community at Ukarumpa. Those who work in CTS intentionally select, create and maintain technology systems for the purpose of acceleration and accomplishing the translation of the bible into all languages.

The Clinic provides medical services for Ukarumpa and the surrounding villages.

Working together, the clinic staff is a multi-national team consisting of Papua New Guineans and missionaries from around the world.

There are Children's Homes for teens to stay in when their parents are in the village so they can attend Ukaumpa International School. Parents with experience with working with teens are needed to provide love and care to the teens and their family.

The Construction and Maintenance Department is biggest department as it maintains the buildings at Ukarumpa and also often helps build houses and buildings for translation teams in other parts of the country.

The Finance Office handles  the accounting needs for departments and as well as individuals.

Ukarumpa International School is based at  Ukarumpa and has a Primary and Secondary campus.  It's a multi-national school and teachers tend to love teaching there!

Smaller Regional Centres support the work around the country.

The Store is like a country store where you'll find almost anything you "need".  It's also a great place to meet friends and have a quick chat. 

Household goods, clothing and more!

The open-air market on the center is full of fresh, delicious produce , fruit and hand-made items.  However, you have to get up early since it’s open from 6-8am, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.