Dominican Republic
Primary and secondary schools
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience working with upper elementary, middle, or high school students.
Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring to strengthen English or literacy skills.
Volunteers will live with a host family for the first three months at their assigned site to support language learning and integration. While you may transition to independent housing afterward, availability is not guaranteed and living conditions vary widely. Homes may lack running water, reliable electricity, or consistent cell service, but these conditions offer opportunities to experience authentic Dominican culture and build resilience.
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Education
Yes
Dominican Republic
24
Yes
PCV
No
No
Plan and teach student-centered, engaging English lessons.
Facilitate teacher workshops to strengthen English instruction.
Exchange classroom management strategies with school staff.
Design and adapt interactive English learning materials.
Lead tutoring sessions and educational activities for students.
Organize community-based English practice initiatives.
Support family engagement in student learning through school activities.
Collaborate with local groups to promote positive school culture.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English conversation clubs and art or music classes.
As an English Teacher, you will be trained on effective English language acquisition practices, classroom management techniques, and making instructional materials with limited resources. Peace Corps Dominican Republic will teach you Spanish to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources to continue your language learning during service, and you may have the opportunity to learn Haitian Creole.
After 9 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or peri-urban community where you will collaborate with staff at primary or secondary schools. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on English language learning methodologies and the priorities of the Ministry of Education.
Build Spanish proficiency through immersive training with expert Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Gain practical experience teaching English while building adaptable classroom management and instructional skills.
Experience the warmth of Dominicans by building relationships that will last a lifetime.
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.
Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed.
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.
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.
