English Language Co-Teacher and Youth Educator
Peace CorpsGeorgia
Posted April 30, 2025
Internship
About the Company
The Peace Corps, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is the United States' leading international service organization that deploys volunteer citizens to partner with communities worldwide. Volunteers work on sustainable solutions in education, health, economic and agricultural development, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment across 142 countries. Their hands‑on projects—ranging from HIV/AIDS prevention to food security and conservation—create lasting local impact while fostering deep cultural exchange. With over 240,000 volunteers to date, the Peace Corps uniquely blends public‑service expertise with a global perspective, preparing participants for success in an interconnected economy.
Job Description
Peace Corps Volunteers in Georgia will work with public schools to improve English proficiency among students and youth. Volunteers will co-plan and co-teach in the classroom, work with Georgian English teaching counterparts, and develop supplementary resources for teaching and learning English. Additionally, Volunteers will work with youth on employability skills and community engagement, and offer intercultural exchange through American culture presentations and holiday celebrations.
Requirements
- At least 40 hours of teaching experience in a formal or non-formal setting prior to departure
- Teaching certification in English, TEFL, ESL, or foreign language
- BA/BS or graduate degree in English, Teaching, TEFL, Linguistics/foreign languages, Literature, Education, or Youth Development
- Experience teaching English and/or English as a foreign language
- Experience helping teachers define their professional development needs and pursue professional development goals
- Experience developing learning materials, curricula, or syllabi for formal and non-formal education
- Experience with youth after-school programs or youth development work
- Strong interest in education and youth development, a strong commitment to teaching and supporting youth, and a desire to work with students, youth, teachers, and community
Benefits
- High-quality technical training and support in the areas of assignment
- Private room with a functioning lock in host family settings
- Access to a kitchen, bathroom, and heating source in host family settings
- Opportunity to work with youth on employability skills and community engagement
- Chance to offer intercultural exchange through American culture presentations and holiday celebrations