The Peace Corps/Kyrgyz Republic is seeking University English Education Co-Teachers to work in urban and suburban communities in Kyrgyzstan. Volunteers will co-teach with local English teachers, develop curriculum, and engage with students. They will work with 2-4 other Volunteers in nearby communities and have reliable transportation within their community. Annual leave is 24 days per year, accrued at 2 days per month, and can only be taken during school breaks. Volunteers will work 34 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and will need to be open to new challenges and possess a strong sense of creativity.
Requirements
- Master of Arts (MA) in English, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Teaching English as a second language (TESL), or Linguistics
- OR MA/MAT in any foreign language
- At least 30 hours of English, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience with primary, middle, or high school students, or adults
- Master of Arts (MA) in English Language Learning, English Education, Literacy Education, English Literature, Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Education (Elementary or Secondary), Higher Education or Creative Writing; or
- Master of Arts (MA) in any discipline and 1 year experience teaching English as a foreign or second language at the university level
- Youth mentoring and engagement experience
- Experience working with adults in an education setting or other areas of non-formal education
- Experience with youth in summer camps, clubs, sports, music, art, theater, volunteerism, and/or service learning, including their development and organization
- Positive attitude, patience, flexibility, creativity, cultural sensitivity, openness to challenges and self-motivation for independent language learning and practicing new skills and knowledge at work and life
Benefits
- Annual leave accrues at 2 days per month up to 24 days per year
- Reliable transportation within their community and to the nearest city
- Mobile data, text, and calls are readily available
- Electricity and water in all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic
