Georgia
Vocational colleges, public schools
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Education, preferably with a focus in curriculum/instruction
OR
Bachelor of Arts degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
OR
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: early childhood literacy, adult English education, vocational English education, or special education
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience planning and implementing informal education or extracurricular activities.
Experience working in countries in transition.
Experience with community engagement or project design and implementation.
Volunteers will either live with a host family or on a college campus for first few weeks before they transition to independent housing in a mid-sized town or city.
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Education
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Georgia
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PCR
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Develop and facilitate English language lessons using advanced teaching methodologies.
Support teachers in developing teaching resources and adopting the use of technology.
Initiate student enrichment activities, such as clubs, camps, and competitions.
Identify opportunities to connect with local or international organizations and establish partnerships with professional colleges and schools.
Conduct English language classes for teachers, staff and community members.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as workshops for teachers and career fairs for students.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with a public school or vocational college. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local 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 local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain valuable experience developing interactive and innovative experiences for English language learners.
Experience the rich Georgian culture firsthand.
Become a valued colleague and part of your community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
