1 year or longer (Short-Term, Long-Term)

Ministry Description
Black Forest Academy has a dedicated and highly qualified staff which includes teachers, administrators, residence, ministry and support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooperate with the dorm parents in fulfilling duties of the same.
• Provide leadership in the spiritual guidance of the students through group devotions and individual counseling.
• Cooperate with the dorm parents in the planning and execution of dorm activities.
• Assist the dorm parents in the supervision of gratis duties as well as study hours.
• Offer special services as assigned in food preparation, laundry, chauffeur, food purchasing, recreation, and any other needs that arise.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be willing to work under the authority of the dorm parents.
• Must be open to listen to students and be sensitive to needs.
• Should have versatile skills useful in a home situation.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity is important.
• Experience in church youth work and/or Sunday school teaching helpful.
• Teaching experience helpful.
• A driver's license is essential.

Experience and Training Needed
Avant requires education or training appropriate for the specific ministry in which the candidate will be engaged.  For those serving longer than six months, completion of the Avant Candidate Orientation Program is also required.  It is expected that applicants will have demonstrated their abilities in Christian service prior to application.  A good working knowledge of the Bible is required for all personnel.

Black Forest Academy | www.bfacademy.com
Black Forest Academy is a Christian boarding school for grades 7-12 (ages 13-19), primarily serving missionary families in Europe and Africa. There is also a small day school serving elementary-age children of BFA staff and of the surrounding communities. BFA is registered in Canada and uses a Canadian curriculum.  All faculty and staff come on a missionary basis. Entry into Germany is on a passport. All teachers live in rented quarters. The cost of living is high, and a car is a necessity. Dorm parents living in a dorm have their own bedroom, living room and bathroom. Kitchen facilities are shared by the whole dorm. Resident assistants have a room in the dorm, share washroom facilities with students and dine with the students. German is primarily spoken, and any knowledge of the language is helpful for community outreach. All ministry at BFA, however, is in English.