Prayers, fingers crossed, good wishes, karma, etc.

[morocco4ever 63]

Okay, I don't know your story, but hey....I might have to move to Morocco myself, so I wish you the best of luck!

BTW....I heard that you don't need a degree to teach english there, nor do you need to speak Arabic or French. Do you know if that is true????

Otherwise my job there will be to pick up the trash on the streets and beg for money....Plenty of work there...

[iceyspots 0]

That sounds great! Good luck on the position, it's a very enriching career! (Both yacine's parents are teachers, and one is a director)

[hurriya 0]

Morocco4ever,

I can't speak for all institutions/organizations there, but this particular one does require a degree and teaching credentials for all but the afterschool English classes. The website is TeachOverseas.org. The email read that she had obtained my resume' from administrators at another of the schools there that I had forwarded it to. She listed several positions that are being recruited for this fall including: 2 afterschool English (elementary), 3 elementary teachers, 2 secondary math/science teachers, 1 secondary social studies, 1 secondary French (must be native speaker), and 1 full time substitute teacher. She also listed several administrative positions as well. You know what, to make it easier, I'll just paste the details of the email below so that anyone else interested can pursue asl well. But you'd better not steal my job from under me!

Dear Joan,

Your name was referred to us by George Washington Academy (GWA) in Morocco. We are one of the organizations that partners with GWA in sending quality teachers. We are a non-profit Christian organization, called TeachOverseas, whose mission is to "share Christ's love overseas through teaching." Recently one of the regional directors for Morocco spent two weeks in Morocco visiting the current teachers and the schools where they serve. They enjoyed traveling to each of the schools to visit the teachers and observe their classes.

We currently work with three private schools at the elementary and secondary levels and next year we will be sending teachers to a fourth school. We are very excited about this new program where teachers will be teaching English to children ages 4-14 in an after-school program. If you are still interested in the possibility of serving overseas, I'd like to tell you about the opportunities there are (some are at GWA and others are at different schools):

Teachers*: Requirements: Committed Christian. Bachelor's degree. Teaching certificate and teaching experience (for all but the after school program).

2 after-school elementary English teachers

3 elementary teachers

2 secondary math/science teachers

1 secondary social studies teacher

1 secondary French teacher (Native Speaker)

1 full-time substitute teacher

*Please note that it is a two-year commitment to serve overseas in Morocco. Our cultural training begins July 15th for all of our teachers serving in our yearlong programs.

Administrative*: Requirements: Committed Christian. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, experience in a specific field.

2 Principals (K-8, 6-12)

1 Certified Librarian

1 Business Manager (Fluent in French)

2 Administrative Assistants (Fluent in French)

1 Payroll Administrator (Fluent in French)

1 Fundraiser/Development Director

*For the principal, business manager, and fundraiser positions, the school are looking for an initial 3-5 year commitment. All other positions are a two-year commitment. Our cultural training begins July 15th for all administrators serving in our yearlong programs.

We are very interested in getting to know you better and excited about the possibility of having you serve overseas through our organization. If you are still available to teach in Morocco next year, please take a moment to visit our website: www.TeachOverseas.org to learn more about who we are and what we do. All of our teachers attend five weeks of training consisting of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language, for the English program only), cultural training, team building, and spiritual equipping hosted in Southern California right before leaving the country. Training begins July 15th. I would love to send you a packet of information regarding our organization.

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities please email me or give me a call at (800) 895-7955. If you are unable to serve at this time, please pass this email on to your friends who might be interested in this type of service. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Blessings,

Katie Berens

Mobilizer

TeachOverseas.org

Phone: (800) 895-7955

Serve with Purpose and Passion

[tatedaoudi 0]

Way to go Joan....

GOOD LUCK!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Interesting organization. I know that the Moroccan government generally frowns on attempts to "convert" Muslims.... actually it's illegal there. And some foreign missionaries have been deported for "proselytizing." So be careful. But as long as this organization is not actively trying to push Christianity on Moroccans, then there should be no problems.

This report from the U.S. State Department has a lot of info:

A small foreign Christian community operates churches, orphanages, hospitals, and schools without any government restrictions. Missionaries who refrain from proselytizing and conduct themselves in accordance with societal expectations largely are left unhindered; however, those whose activities become public face expulsion.

http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2005/51606.htm

Insha'allah the position will be what you have been looking for, and enable you to be reunited with your husband... I know that's your Number #1 Priority ! Wishing you the very best of luck !

-MK

[kerewin21 2]

Kader, did you get in touch with the school today? I'm sending you all my best hopes.

Sharon

[hurriya 0]

Yes, Sharon, thanks for asking. I scheduled a telephone interview for next Tuesday morning and I am completing the online application/reference request in order to forward to her via email ASAP.

I am a little discouraged now, however, because she asked how/why I came to be interested in teaching/living in Morocco. I answered honestly, and there was a marked pause in our conversation. She then asked if my fiance was Moroccan and if he was Muslim. (I think both questions are illegal when relating to employment), yet I answered and she continued normally. Who knows, I can only try. But if I am declined I will insist upon a written (valid) reason.

Kader, did you get in touch with the school today? I'm sending you all my best hopes.

Sharon

Edited June 5, 2006 by kader

[morocco4ever 63]

Keep us informed! I am hoping the best for you!

[landp 0]

Sorry I'm so late Joan, been off VJ a few days CONGRATULATIONS and no worries. You will be in our prayers. InshaAllah you'll have a job lined up for next week.

hugs,

prena

[myfellah 0]

Joan, I just read your post. I wanted to wish you good luck!

Doreen

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

I am a little discouraged now, however, because she asked how/why I came to be interested in teaching/living in Morocco. I answered honestly, and there was a marked pause in our conversation. She then asked if my fiance was Moroccan and if he was Muslim. (I think both questions are illegal when relating to employment), yet I answered and she continued normally. Who knows, I can only try. But if I am declined I will insist upon a written (valid) reason.

It's usually illegal for a U.S. employer to ask such questions, or to discriminate against applicants on such basis.

However, federal and state laws often allow religious organizations to have full or limited exemptions from these laws, and allow them to discriminate based on religious affiliation (or sexual identity or gender orientation.)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended in 1972) provides that the Act's general prohibition against religion-based discrimination in hiring practices "shall not apply to...a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution, or society of its activities."

My guess is... this company will want to know a LOT of details about you as a "committed Christian" (to quote the language from their website,) as well as about your relationship with your Muslim fiance, and what exactly you're doing to "lead him to Christianity."

Because quite frankly, "saving souls for Jesus" is their real motive for sending "committed Christians" to Morocco.

I wish you only the best. If this is what you want to do, more power to you.

-MK