Student Teaching

Overview

Opportunities for Summer 2026 are now closed. We are still accepting some Fall and Winter 2026 applicants. Please contact us for more information, and check back in the Fall for details about opportunities in 2027. Join a team of missionaries to live and serve in Asia/Oceania as a student teacher at an international Pre K–grade 12 school for missionary kids and children of business‑community expats.

While your experience will focus on teaching at this school, you will also collaborate with OMS missionaries and partners to participate in other ministries that may interest you. Ministries may include peer discipleship at a national Bible School, teaching English, Bible studies, cultural exchanges with other young adults, and more. Extra ministry opportunities can be customized to help you discern your gifts and passions or to try something new.

Your Embark experience will include field trips within the surrounding area, where you will learn about the country’s cultural and religious diversity.

During your time with Embark, you will serve in your area of focus while participating in localized ministry experiences. A team of missionaries will also invest in you as you learn more about your gifts and passions. Our hope is that you will grow in your relationship with God, expand your skill set, be better prepared to disciple people from other cultures, and perhaps discern a long‑term call to missions and ministry.

• Serve in your area of focus while participating in localized ministry experiences.
• Engage in ministries that may include peer discipleship, teaching English, Bible studies, and cultural exchanges.
• Participate in field trips and be open to learning about diverse cultures and religious contexts.
• Collaborate with OMS missionaries and partners to pursue ministry opportunities.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• No language requirements
• Enrolled in a university/college‑level education degree program
• Working to fulfill a student teaching requirement
• Spiritual and emotionally mature
• Demonstrates the ability to nurture personal spiritual growth through regular Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with other believers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students
• Flexible and willing to learn about other cultures and serve people from different backgrounds
• Self‑starter: willing to seek out new experiences within the city
• Ability to withstand the heat and humidity of a tropical climate

• There is opportunity to serve from January 5, 2026 – May 29, 2026 or from August 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026. Similar dates are also available in 2027.
• You will live in an apartment near the school with one other Embarker or with a host family nearby.
• This is a volunteer program that requires raising financial support through ministry partners.
• Scholarships are available! Please inquire to see if you are eligible.

In Asia/Oceania, serve as a student teacher at a Christian international school.