About The Job

Apply by :

January 1, 2026

Know By

March 1, 2026

Depart On

September 19, 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

Peace Corps has a long and rich history in North Macedonia. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) have played a pivotal role in the country’s growth by offering their skills and talents for nearly 30 years with nearly 900 Peace Corps Volunteers having successfully served in the country. Since Peace Corps North Macedonia’s inception, Volunteers have inspired their students, created sustainable projects and programs, and formed lasting person-to-person connections, leaving an enduring legacy in their host communities.

Skills

Peace Corps North Macedonia has a successful 25-year partnership with the North Macedonian Ministry of Education and Science. All Volunteers will co-teach with a local English teacher counterpart. Your skills as an English Language Co-teacher will help address the demand for English education in North Macedonia. The English language teacher project focuses on accomplishing the following four objectives:

• Improving teaching methodologies.
• Increasing student success in English language learning.
• Strengthening life skills of students through English.
• Increasing community members involvement in student learning and/or school improvement.
  
  

Specifically, there is a need for English teachers in primary (grades 1-8) and secondary schools (grades 9-12), particularly in rural communities and smaller towns. Volunteers co-teach Monday to Friday, 20-30 hours a week, in addition to lesson planning and engaging in extracurricular activities (clubs and other activities at the school). The school year begins September 1 and ends June 10, with one winter break in January. The North Macedonian educational system is fairly sophisticated, and many schools are staffed with teachers who are well-trained and experienced in traditional teaching methods. However, many schools may have limited resources for teaching aids and materials. Therefore, you may work with your colleagues and community members to develop strategies to improve educational resources in your school and community.

Volunteers participate in a range of activities that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Co-teaching and potentially assisting in the implementation of student-centered teaching methodologies.

Formulating and preparing joint lesson plans with colleagues.

Preparing interactive teaching aids, games, and classroom materials.

Developing English language-centered extracurricular activities such as drama clubs, English clubs, and summer camps.

Sharing information about American traditions and culture with students and colleagues.

Taking part in school events and events connected with North Macedonia’s traditions.

Assisting teachers in the process of inclusion of children with special needs in the classroom.

Required Skills

• Competitive candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English