Philippines
Elementary schools, high schools, higher education institutions
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English.
AND/OR
Experience:
At least 30 hours of English, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience with middle or high school students and/or adults
TEFL certification and/or experience in reading literacy
Classroom teaching experience
BA/BS in Preschool, Early Childhood, Middle School, or Elementary Education OR BA/BS in any field with Elementary Education state certification
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English, 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), Linguistics, or an MA or MAT in any foreign language
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Background in people-centered project development.
Volunteers will live on the island of Luzon or one of the islands in the Visayas region. In underdeveloped areas, housing construction is typically a hollow concrete block or a mix of concrete, wood, and bamboo. Housing in more developed areas can range from the same construction as in underdeveloped areas to a concrete, modern design. Most houses have running water and electricity but do not have air conditioning. Access to internet will vary and cannot be guaranteed.
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Education
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Philippines
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PCV
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Plan and teach student-centered classes for English and other subjects delivered in English to strengthen language proficiency.
Create remedial reading programs that address personalized needs.
Facilitate ongoing professional development activities for teachers to develop literacy instruction skills.
Organize interactive language and leadership camps.
Develop or enhance school libraries and learning centers to encourage independent learning.
Moderate academic and extracurricular clubs, such as debate teams or sports.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting school-based feeding programs and after-school tutoring.
As an English Teacher, you will be trained on classroom management best practices, the country’s English curriculum, and student-centered methodologies. Peace Corps/Philippines will teach you Tagalog to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 10.5 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with a teacher at an elementary school, high school, or higher education institution. You will work with the community to assess the learning needs and develop long-term solutions based on the country’s national and local priorities.
Learn Tagalog from experienced language and interculture facilitators.
Get hands-on training that prepares you to teach English overseas.
Experience life in one of the over 7,000+ islands of the Philippine archipelago, alongside the vibrant traditions of the Filipino people.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.
Same-sector couples may live with different host families during training but will see each other for joint-training sessions and may have time together on weekends.
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.
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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.
