Join the SPH Summer 2026 Teaching Team!
Application is open from November 2025 to February 7, 2026
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.
General Requirements
- Demonstrable Christian faith and alignment with SPH's Vision, Mission, and Statement of Faith (exceptions with SPH’s approval).
- 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 2028).
- Interview with an SPH representative between December and February.
What You'll Get!
- Pre-program orientation in Indonesia.
- Relevant local transportation & full-board accommodation.
- Ongoing program supervision.
- Course content guidance by SPH.
- Cultural trip & mission opportunities in Indonesia.
Expenses to be Covered by Students
- Air ticket (up to a $1000 subsidy from SPH by reimbursement).
- Personal expenses needed for in-country travel before, during, or after the program.
- Travel insurance expense (covered by students or sending institutions).
- Any extra accommodations & boarding outside the program’s schedule.
Program Format
Students will teach various classes (to be determined) each week, with 2 to 5 classes a day, depending on the length of each class. Program length varies per campus.
JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
will occur every day from Monday to Friday, 7.30 AM - 3.30 PM
SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
would occur every day from Monday to Friday, 7.30 AM - 5 PM
Benefits For You
Up to $1000
Airfare Subsidy
(Fully covered for professional teachers)
Full-Board Accomodation*
Cultural Trip in Indonesia
Social Cultural Visa
* SPH Summer will cover accommodation during these periods: June 11 - July 9 (June interns) and July 3 - 27 (July Interns). Any additional accommodation before or after this period will be the teacher’s responsibility.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents to expat.recruitment@sph.ac.id:
- Submit your application form by 7 February 2026 to ensure ample time for processing your social visa. Earlier registration will enable us to process your application sooner.
- Include a recommendation letter from your professor and campus ministry leader/pastor.
- 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:
✔ 1 Kindergarten Teacher (for students aged 4-6)
✔ 1 Kindergarten & Early Primary Teachers (for Kindergarten 3 & rising Grade 1-2 students, aged 5-7)
✔ 1 Mid-Primary Teacher (for rising Grade 3-4 students)
✔ 1 Upper Primary Teacher (for rising Grade 5-6 students)
✔ 1 Lower Primary English Teacher (for rising Grade 1-3)*
✔ 1 Upper Primary English Teacher (for rising Grade 4-6)*
* Preferably with ESL training/experience
✔ Math & Science-Physics/Chemistry
✔ Biology-Life Sciences specialization
✔ Some extracurricular interests & experiences in arts, music, or sports will be appreciated.
Important Dates
Participants may only join one of the programs listed below. Please pick between these 2 programs:
✔ June Program: 10 June - 9 July 2026
✔ July Program: 2 July - 25 July 2026
Items listed below apply to both the June & July programs
Application: Nov 2025 to 7 Feb 2026
Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: 8 - 27 Feb 2026
Offer Letter: Mar 2026 (first week)
Latest decision to join the program: 7 working days after the Offer Letter is received
FOR JUNE PROGRAM
✔ Arrival in Indonesia: 10 - 12 June
✔ Orientation, Adjustment & Mission Trips: 15 - 21 June
✔ SPH Summer Program Teaching: 22 June - 3 July
✔ Cultural Trip (together): 5 - 8 July
✔ Departure from Indonesia: 9 - 10 July
FOR JULY PROGRAM
✔ Arrival in Indonesia: 2 - 3 July
✔ Cultural Trip (together): 5 - 8 July
✔ Orientation & Adjustment: 9 - 10 July
✔ SPH Summer Program Teaching: 13 - 17 July (Academic Program)
✔ Mission Activities & Leisure: 18 - 23 July
✔ Departure from Indonesia: 24 - 25 July
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