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English Education Trainer
Peace Corps
🇺🇸 United States
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Project Description
Schools and higher education institutions across Georgia are seeking to strengthen English learning and enrich students’ educational experiences.English proficiency is increasingly important for youth and adults as Georgia navigates a complex development environment and responds to rapidly shifting labor market demands. Professional colleges, universities, education resource centers, and public schools are often the most accessible providers of free education, yet many students struggle to build strong, functional English skills. Wide variations in student proficiency, limited learning resources, and the slow adoption of interactive teaching methods make it difficult to meet curriculum requirements—especially in vocational programs. These gaps hinder students’ academic progress and employment opportunities.
As an English Education Trainer, you will help learners strengthen their English skills and develop the practical competencies needed for future employability and entrepreneurship. Working alongside local educators, you will design English learning projects and creative activities that give students more opportunities to practice and apply the language. Together, you will create motivating learning environments that equip Georgians to thrive in a changing labor market and connect with expanding international opportunities.
Required Skills
Bachelor's or master's degree in education, preferably with a focus in curriculum or instruction.AND
Teaching certification or license with two or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development.
Living Conditions
Volunteers may begin their service living with a host family or in independent housing, depending on options available. Semi‑urban and urban communities across regions are well connected by minibuses and taxis. Worksite travel typically ranges from 20–45 minutes. Access to basic services is widely available.Job Highlights
Gain international teaching experience that opens pathways in global education, training, and development.Develop Georgian language proficiency through immersive, daily conversations.
Exchange knowledge with Georgian educators while expanding your professional network.
Activities
Teach engaging, student-centered English language classes alongside English teachers.Develop learning activities using advanced teaching methodologies.
Identify, create, and organize teaching resources that support effective instruction.
Help English teachers incorporate technology and digital platforms into their lessons.
Initiate student enrichment activities, such as English clubs, camps, competitions, presentations, and workshops.
Help identify information and resources that connect schools with local and international project opportunities and partnerships.
Design and conduct English language classes for teachers, staff and community members as needed.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting community English language camps or field trips.
Training
After a three-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a semi-urban or urban community where you will collaborate with staff at one of the Ministry’s professional colleges, universities, education resource centers, or schools. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the educational needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.Peace Corps/Georgia will equip you with Georgian language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Couple Living Conditions
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.- Country: Georgia
- Partner Organization Name: Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia (MoESY)
- Language Requirement: None
- No Degree Required: No
- Primary Sector: Education
- Apply By: 15-Jan-2027
- Know By: 01-Apr-2027
- Start Date: 19-Sep-2027
- Assignment Length (months): 10
- Positions Available: 4
- Accepts Couples: Yes
- Featured Job: No
- Accepting Applications?: Yes
- Request Type: PCR_270 Curriculum Specialist
- Posted on LinkedIn: Yes
- Couple Types: Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
- Couple Training Conditions: Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
- Couple Sector Combinations: Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
English Education Trainer · Peace Corps