Boarding Home Assistants for Chiang Mai, Thailand: Thailand: OMF International

Boarding Home Assistants for Chiang Mai, Thailand

Assistants to work alongside Boarding Home Parents in nurturing and discipling kids in a boarding home.

Serving Third Culture Kids, Young Adults and Students, Children and Youth
6 weeks to 6 months, 1 to 3 years, More than 3 years
Thailand

Job Description

"Loving and discipling the kids of those loving and discipling Asia".

Our purpose is to support the urgent evangelization of E Asia's millions by providing boarding homes that facilitate TCK schooling. Our vision is to run loving family-style boarding homes where each person is growing to be more like Jesus while preparing for the future God has for them.

Our boarding homes, serving both TCKs who attend a German school and TCKs who attend international school, are in Chiang Mai, a developing city in N Thailand which has good amenities and transport links. With a seasonal climate, good food and easy access to many beautiful locations around N Thailand, those coming for a short assignment usually find it an easy place to live and get around independently. Alongside the role, attending Thai language school part-time for tuition in a small group or individually will give the boarding home assistants an opportunity to go deeper with the culture, and in building friendships with Thai people.

Responsibilities

*Teamwork with Boarding Home Parents
*Cover for Boarding Home Parents on their day off
*Assist the students with homework assignments
*Be involved in school activities
*Help with household chores
*Organize devotions
*Attend Thai language classes - 4 hours per week plus some time to practise and review what has been learnt
*Opportunity to study for a Certificate IV in "Community Services - Student Residential Care" by Boarding Training Australia

Qualifications

*Love for kids of all ages
*At ease working with middle up to high school students
*Understanding and experience of how to work with children and teenagers
*Flexibility
*Valid driver's license highly recommended
*Minimum commitment of 6 months but preferably one school year (August to June) or longer

Living Situations

The modern facilities of Chiang Mai, the rich natural countryside around it with mountains and waterfalls, and tourist attractions, all provide plenty of variety and a comfortable living situation.