Sekolah Pelita Harapan

Join the SPH Summer 2027 Teaching Team!

Application is open from November 11, 2026 to February 7, 2027

Join us for Sekolah Pelita Harapan’s upcoming Summer Program in Indonesia!

Through this program, participants will explore God's calling to teach, acquire professional skills, and develop effective instructional methods for classroom challenges.

Career at SPH Summer 1
Career at SPH Summer 2

General Requirements

  1. Demonstrable Christian faith and alignment with SPH's Vision, Mission, and Statement of Faith (exceptions with SPH’s approval).
  2. Preferably an Education major nearing the final year of college, but other majors are welcomed (open for experienced teachers, fresh graduates, and graduating classes of 2026 to 2029).
  3. Interview with an SPH representative between February and March 2027.

What You'll Get

  1. Pre-program orientation in Indonesia.
  2. Relevant local transportation & full-board accommodation.
  3. Ongoing program supervision.
  4. Course content guidance by SPH.
  5. Cultural trip & mission opportunities in Indonesia.
Career at SPH Summer 3
Career at SPH Summer 4

Expenses to be Covered by Students

  1. Air ticket (up to a $1,000 subsidy from SPH by reimbursement).
  2. Personal expenses needed for in-country travel before, during, or after the program.
  3. Travel insurance expense (covered by students or sending institutions).
  4. Any extra accommodations & boarding outside the program’s schedule. 

Program Schedule

JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Classes occur Monday - Friday, from 7.30 AM to 3.30 PM

SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Classes occur Monday - Friday, from 7.30 AM to 5 PM

SPH SENTUL CITY SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Classes will require teachers to be dorm supervisors for 2 weeks (12 days)

Benefits for You

Allowance

Up to $1000
Airfare Subsidy
(Fully covered for professional teachers)

accomodation

Full-Board Accomodation*

indonesia trip

Cultural Trip in Indonesia

social visa

Social Cultural Indonesian Visa

SPH  will cover meals & accommodation during these periods:
*June 7 - 10 (for teachers not joining SPH Lippo Village Senior School Camps)
*July 11 - 18 (for teachers joining SPH Lippo Village Senior School Camps)
Any accomodation outside this period will be the responsibility of the teacher.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents to expat.recruitment@sph.ac.id:

  1. Submit your application form by February 7, 2027 to ensure ample time for processing your social visa. Earlier registration will enable us to process your application sooner.
  2. Include a recommendation letter from your professor and campus ministry leader/pastor.
  3. After initial acceptance, provide scanned copies of passport, air ticket, primary health policy, and up-to-date immunization records. Show proof of secondary health insurance, travel insurance, medical evacuation, political evacuation coverage, and immunization documents. 
    *Note: Any costs not covered by SPH are your responsibility

Available Vacancies

Please write the position you are interested in on the registration form as 1st and 2nd choices:

JUNE PROGRAMS (JUNE 6 - JULY 10, 2027)
SPH Lippo Village (6 positions)
✔ 1 Early Childhood/Nursery Teacher (for students ages 2-4)
✔ 1 Kindergarten Teacher (for students ages  4-6)
✔ 2 Kindergarten & Early Primary Teachers (for Kindergarten 3 & rising Grade 1-2 students, ages 5-7)
✔ 1 Mid-Primary Teacher (for rising Grade 3-4 students)
✔ 1 Upper Primary Teacher (for rising Grade 5-6 students)

SPH Sentul City 
SPH Sentul City teachers will help SPH Lippo Village Junior School Program teachers from june 14 - 18 first.
✔ 2 Senior School English Teachers & Dorm Supervisors (for rising Grade 6-12 students)*
* Preferably with ESL training/experience
 
JULY PROGRAMS (JULY 10 - 18, 2027)
We will open additional opportunities for 2 interns from June Program (SPH LV Junior School and/or SPH Sentul City Senior School Teachers) to stay longer and join our Senior School Summer Programs in July.
 
SPH Lippo Village
✔ 2 Senior School Teachers & Camp Facilitators (for rising Grade 7-12 students)
Preferably, each with these options of specialized subjects:
A. English & Humanities (ESL training/experience will be a plus)
B. Math & Science-Physics/Chemistry
C. Biology/Life Sciences Specialization
*Some extracurricular interests & experience in arts, music, or sports will be appreciated.

Important Dates & Program Options

Participants may only apply for and join ONE of the following programs. Please select your preferred program:
1. June Program: June 6 - July 10, 2027
Total intake: 8 interns
2. June + July Program: June 6 - July 17, 2027
Available to only 2 of the 8 June interns

Application & Selection Timeline

The following timeline applies for both program options:
Application: November 2026 - February 7, 2027
Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: February 8 - 27, 2027
Offer Letter: First week of March 2027
Confirmation Deadline: Candidates must confirm their participation within 7 working days of receiving the Offer Letter

Summer Program Timeline (June & July Programs)

✔ Arrival in Indonesia: June 7 - 8
✔ Foundation Tour, Orientation & Preparation:June 9 - 12
✔ SPH Summer Program Teaching Week 1: June 14 - July 2
✔ Jakarta City Tour: June 19 
✔ Cultural Trip:  July 3 - 6
✔ Mission Trip & Preparation: July 7 - 9 
✔ Departure from Indonesia: July 9 - 10
✔ Program Preparation: July 9 - 10
✔ SPH Summer Program Teaching Week 2: July 12 - 16 (Senior School Academic Program) 
✔ Departure from Indonesia:  July 17 - 18
*SPH Sentul City teachers will have a different itinerary. View the section below detailed itinerary.

View Our 2026 Internship Program Guide

Previous Years Highlights

SPH Summer Teacher Testimonial

SPH Summer Program Testimonial

Sekolah Pelita Harapan, 2026