Kosovo
Public universities
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:
Knowledge of English language teaching methodologies, curriculum and syllabus design, educational assessment tools, and online, blended learning.
Expertise in inclusive education, special needs adaptation, and contemporary European teaching standards.
Experience developing, reviewing, and aligning curricula, supporting research initiatives, organizing academic workshops, and ensuring ethical standards in research.
The Volunteer will live in an independent apartment or house within a reasonable walking distance from the university.
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Education
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Kosovo
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PCR
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Teach up to 20 hours each week, focusing on methodology-based courses, lesson planning, student assessment, and feedback.
Train faculty on technology integration, research design, data analysis, and innovative pedagogies.
Support curriculum development, alignment, and modernization.
Develop sustainable academic resources.
Promote a research culture through special events.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as digital literacy or intercultural exchanges.
After a week of orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move near the university where you will collaborate with the faculty to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Kosovo will equip you with Albanian or Slavic 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 with another country’s education system and student services.
Become a valued faculty member at a public university.
Experience Balkan festivals and celebrations in person.
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.
