Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Suva, Fiji - Fiji Position Type Contractor

CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR

Purpose of Position: American Councils for International Education is seeking qualified English teachers for the position of English Team Teacher at the Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati (UUTI) Youth Skills Camps from April 28, 2026 to May 19, 2026 and August 18, 2026-September 8, 2026 in Pacific, Harbour, Fiji. The UUTI Youth Skills Camps are immersive, overnight three-week English language and work-readiness programs for I-Kiribati students between 15 and 18 years old. The UUTI Activity is a part of the MCC-Kiribati Threshold Program, a partnership between the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Kiribati. Funded by the American people, the program supports economic opportunities for the people of Kiribati while advancing U.S. strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific. American Councils for International Education implements the activity in cooperation with the Kiribati Ministry of Education.

Set in a summer camp type venue, the program goals are:

1. build participants’ proficiency and confidence in English language skills;
2. cultivate cross-cultural workplace skills, including leadership and critical thinking skills;
3. enhance communication skills for personal and professional development;
4. develop information and communication technology (ICT) skills essential to the current job market;
5. foster cross-cultural understanding through academic and extracurricular activities.

The main role of the teacher is to provide instruction following a set curriculum designed to build English language skills while developing work readiness in the areas of communication, cross-cultural workplace skills, and ICT.

Teacher responsibilities include:

• • Teach full-time for the duration of the program, using the provided curriculum as well as created materials and classroom aids;
  • Collaborate with the teaching team to create activities that connect to the different content areas;
  • Provide guidance to students both inside and outside the classroom;
  • Conduct training sessions for counselors and I-Kiribati team teachers to improve their professional teaching skills;
  • Assist with extra-curricular and evening activities, including on the weekends, as assigned by the UUTI Camp Director;
  • Promote group work in a dynamic environment;
  • Encourage flexibility and adaptability with a positive attitude;
  • Support acceptance of people and traditions different from their own; and
  • Provide support for participants to exercise leadership and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
  • Fluent English speaker;
  • Available from April 21, 2026-May 19, 2026 for required staff training and May camp or from August 11, 2026-September 8, 2026 for required staff training and August camp;
  • 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience, ESL and overseas experience preferred;
  • Experience working with youth from the Pacific region preferred
  • Experience teaching communication, cross-cultural workplace skills, and ICT skills preferred, but not required;
  • Experience conducting teacher training sessions with a focus on language learning;
  • Ability to work all evenings and weekends for the duration of the program as needed;
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new situations and different working conditions;
  • Be a team player and work to provide a cohesive camp experience for the extent of the program;
  • Proven effectiveness in a cross-cultural work environment; and
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

This is a paid c o n s u l t a n t position with a set honorarium for the extent of the program, including training and pre-program planning sessions. In addition, American Councils covers travel expenses to and from the UUTI camp site (air and road travel, and any visa expenses), and medical insurance during time of program.

Please Note: All positions are contingent on approval of running an in-person program by American Councils management and the program funder.

Applications and resumes must be received by January 30, 2026 to be eligible for the 2026 camp. Selected candidates for the May Fiji Camp will be invited for an interview in early spring. Selected candidates for the August Fiji Camp will be invited for an interview in late spring. Candidates selected to teach at either camp may be invited to renew their contracts for a future camp.

BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for regular benefits.

American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils’ commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.