English Language Co-Teacher and Youth Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Georgia - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on May 3, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
October 1, 2025
Know By
December 1, 2025
Depart On
May 27, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Georgia is a vibrant country filled with natural wonders, welcoming people, and dynamic opportunity. Its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful landscape offer Volunteers a tremendous backdrop to make a historic impact as part of the valued legacy of Volunteers to serve in the country.
Georgia is at a crossroads politically, socially, and economically. The promise of a Western future has inspired and driven the people of Georgia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, most Georgians remain committed to this future, including democratic values and principles, but the road forward is becoming less clear. Peace Corps Volunteers have a tremendous opportunity to support everyday Georgian people as they continue to improve their quality of life, create opportunities in their communities, and strive towards the realization of their shared Western vision.
Though Georgia is a country with tremendous opportunities, public schools, especially in rural and underserved communities, struggle to equip students with necessary skills in English due to lack of resources, technology, authentic practice, non-formal education opportunities, and other factors. Peace Corps is excited to partner with the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth to achieve its development goal of English proficiency as a key tool to for Georgian citizens to attain personal, educational, and professional opportunities. Investing in youth is more important for Georgia than ever to counter its declining youth population, especially in rural areas across the country.
Volunteers in the English and Youth Engagement (EYE) for the Future project work with public schools under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The project expands personal, professional, and educational opportunities for students, youth and teachers through English language learning, youth development and community engagement.
EYE Volunteers are assigned to public schools, where they co-plan and co-teach 18-22 hours per week in the classroom, often working with several grade levels between 1 and 12. Volunteers work directly with 1 to 3 Georgian English teaching counterparts to enhance their English proficiency and improve teaching practices in the classroom through informal English language practice, conversation sessions, co-planning, co-teaching, model teaching and/or peer observations, resource development, including use of technology in teaching. Volunteers work to develop and enhance supplementary resources for teaching and learning English, or other educational materials focused on conducting clubs, camps, workshops, events, or community projects.
EYE Volunteers also work with youth on employability skills and support youth community engagement through awareness raising day celebrations, volunteering activities and employability workshops. Beyond the primary assignment, Volunteers offer intercultural exchange through American culture presentations and holiday celebrations; they encourage civic participation and support youth, particularly adolescent girls, to pursue their educational and career goals.
Volunteers are expected to support their students, youth, and partners in identifying strengths and building on individual, organizational/school, and community assets to ensure that project activities are sustainable both during service and after the Volunteer completes service.
Peace Corps Georgia offers high-quality technical training and support in the areas of assignment for all trainees and Volunteers, earning a strong reputation for excellence. Peace Corps Georgia is committed to providing all Volunteers with relevant professional and cultural training and expects commitment from trainees and Volunteers to fully participate and excel in learning new skills through these trainings.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline ad a strong desire to teach English.
Apply by :
October 1, 2025
Know By
December 1, 2025
Depart On
May 27, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Georgia is a vibrant country filled with natural wonders, welcoming people, and dynamic opportunity. Its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful landscape offer Volunteers a tremendous backdrop to make a historic impact as part of the valued legacy of Volunteers to serve in the country.
Georgia is at a crossroads politically, socially, and economically. The promise of a Western future has inspired and driven the people of Georgia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, most Georgians remain committed to this future, including democratic values and principles, but the road forward is becoming less clear. Peace Corps Volunteers have a tremendous opportunity to support everyday Georgian people as they continue to improve their quality of life, create opportunities in their communities, and strive towards the realization of their shared Western vision.
Though Georgia is a country with tremendous opportunities, public schools, especially in rural and underserved communities, struggle to equip students with necessary skills in English due to lack of resources, technology, authentic practice, non-formal education opportunities, and other factors. Peace Corps is excited to partner with the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth to achieve its development goal of English proficiency as a key tool to for Georgian citizens to attain personal, educational, and professional opportunities. Investing in youth is more important for Georgia than ever to counter its declining youth population, especially in rural areas across the country.
Volunteers in the English and Youth Engagement (EYE) for the Future project work with public schools under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. The project expands personal, professional, and educational opportunities for students, youth and teachers through English language learning, youth development and community engagement.
EYE Volunteers are assigned to public schools, where they co-plan and co-teach 18-22 hours per week in the classroom, often working with several grade levels between 1 and 12. Volunteers work directly with 1 to 3 Georgian English teaching counterparts to enhance their English proficiency and improve teaching practices in the classroom through informal English language practice, conversation sessions, co-planning, co-teaching, model teaching and/or peer observations, resource development, including use of technology in teaching. Volunteers work to develop and enhance supplementary resources for teaching and learning English, or other educational materials focused on conducting clubs, camps, workshops, events, or community projects.
EYE Volunteers also work with youth on employability skills and support youth community engagement through awareness raising day celebrations, volunteering activities and employability workshops. Beyond the primary assignment, Volunteers offer intercultural exchange through American culture presentations and holiday celebrations; they encourage civic participation and support youth, particularly adolescent girls, to pursue their educational and career goals.
Volunteers are expected to support their students, youth, and partners in identifying strengths and building on individual, organizational/school, and community assets to ensure that project activities are sustainable both during service and after the Volunteer completes service.
Peace Corps Georgia offers high-quality technical training and support in the areas of assignment for all trainees and Volunteers, earning a strong reputation for excellence. Peace Corps Georgia is committed to providing all Volunteers with relevant professional and cultural training and expects commitment from trainees and Volunteers to fully participate and excel in learning new skills through these trainings.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline ad a strong desire to teach English.