Employment
Join Our Team: Education as Ministry
Located in beautiful Penang, Malaysia, Dalat is a Christ-centered day and boarding school that has provided quality education since 1929.
We serve missionary, expatriate, and local families in a unique cross-cultural environment. Our staff view their work as a cross-cultural ministry and a response to God’s calling.
We seek enthusiastic, certified professionals who are dedicated followers of Christ.
Our ideal candidates thrive in a diverse environment and are committed to academic excellence.
Key Qualifications
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Experience: 3+ years of teaching experience.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher + teaching certification.
- Integration: Ability to naturally weave Biblical principles into the curriculum.
- Instruction: Proficiency in technology, cooperative learning, standards-based teaching and learning, and ESL-sensitive strategies.
- Character: Strong interpersonal skills, cultural flexibility, and a heart for community involvement.
Application Timeline
We actively recruit for the upcoming school year from November through March.
Our Commitment to Mission
To keep tuition affordable for missionary families across Asia, our staff work for a modest salary compared to typical international schools. Salaries are determined by a scale based on your education and experience.
Salary & Benefits
At Dalat, we care for our staff by providing a package designed to meet daily living needs in Penang while prioritizing our mission of affordable education.
Our comprehensive support package for expatriate contracts includes:
- Travel: Round-trip airfare.
- Housing: Monthly housing allowance.
- Health: Comprehensive health insurance.
- Family: Tuition for up to two dependents.
- Growth: Professional development allowance.
Full details regarding the salary and benefits contract are provided once the preliminary application is accepted.
Did you know?
Penang is a major travel hub!
From Penang International Airport, you are just a short, affordable flight away from Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, and Singapore.
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Working at Dalat gives me a deep sense of mission. I feel like I'm contributing to something much larger than a paycheck, and it provides a unique kind of job satisfaction. There’s also a sense of being valued as a person - a rare feeling in the many fields nowadays!. Joyce Lam ES Teacher
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At Dalat we are constantly challenged to deepen our care for others, excel in our profession, and grow as Christ-followers. Shantel Seevaratnam Leadership Team
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I love working at Dalat because it gives me the opportunity not only to teach, but to serve. It humbles me to know that being a teacher is about more than lessons; it’s about making a lasting impact, shaping lives, and preparing students to face life with wisdom and purpose. Mychelle Lacap MS Teacher
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Dalat holds teachers and students to a high standard while providing the support and freedom to reach it creatively. There is space for innovation, time for exploration, and willingness to try different approaches. Jens Hieber HS Teacher
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My favorite thing about working at Dalat is the fact that the staff are a priority, that they are taken care of and that they are given the best opportunities and resources to constantly improve their teaching abilities. Tarin Daniel HS Teacher