PCR
Moldova
Moldova
Bachelor's or master's degree in education, preferably with a focus in curriculum or instruction.
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Teaching certification or license with two or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development.
Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University of Chisinau, Moldova English Teachers Associatio
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Volunteers live primarily in independent apartments but may live with a host family if indicated and discussed ahead of time. Housing is located near the work site, but Volunteers should be aware that rush-hour commutes can take up to an hour.
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Play a valuable role in the professional development and growth of English teachers across Moldova.
Learn basic Romanian language skills and integrate in a welcoming culture.
Strengthen your skills in curriculum development for a national audience.
Review and enrich the existing curriculum with additional material and sustainable resources.
Facilitate training sessions for teachers on the effective use of the enriched curriculum.
Teach English to enable local teachers to reach the necessary proficiency level.
Review and build upon the current portfolio of training activities.
Organize occasional extracurricular activities for students and professors to gain a deeper understanding of American culture.
Provide English language training to at least 5 groups of twenty public servants and officials.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English tutoring for adults
After a two-week orientation, you will move to the capital city where you will collaborate with the teachers at Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University of Chisinau or Moldova English Teachers Association. You will work with the partners to assess their needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Moldova will equip you with basic Romanian language skills and you may work with a local tutor who can continue building language skills to help you connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
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.
