English Teacher and Teacher Trainer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Indonesia - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 23, 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
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world and consists of hundreds of ethnic groups, with over 700 languages used across the 17,000 islands of the archipelago. In this geographically complex country, most of the nation’s population is concentrated on the island of Java, the most populous island in the world. The Peace Corps office is located in Surabaya, East Java.
As an English Education Volunteer, your primary goals will be to support the development of students’ English communication skills and increase access to academic and professional opportunities. Volunteers work alongside Indonesian teacher counterparts and community members to create opportunities for growth, resiliency, and leadership skill development inside and outside of the classroom.
Volunteers collaborate with teachers at an Indonesian public or Islamic school (Madrasah) and work with two or more local teachers to co-plan English curricula in middle school (grades 7-9) or high school (grades 10-12) and co-teach lessons. Some of the teachers might only have a basic or intermediate understanding of English. Other teachers might have mixed abilities to use English in conversation, writing, or reading. Supporting teacher language acquisition is an important part of the role.
The Indonesian school week is Monday through Friday or Saturday; Volunteers work in a professional capacity at their assigned school and are required to attend school at least five days each week. It is expected that you will devote a minimum of 30 hours per week; 20 hours will be direct co-teaching and the other 10 hours are reserved for planning and supporting classroom management. Volunteers will have opportunities to design and facilitate teacher trainings through local teachers’ organizations. Volunteers will also have opportunities to co-plan and co-lead extracurricular and community activities that foster interest in language acquisition, such as English clubs, after-school sports, or art. Previous Volunteers and their Counterparts have successfully launched English Clubs or youth leadership camps. Some Volunteers may be assigned to teach in schools with only basic resources, while others may have access to computer labs or audio-visual equipment. Depending on community needs, digital literacy engagement may also be part of your assignment.
Throughout service you will receive training on implementing a participatory approach within schools and the local community to identify needs and work together to strengthen their capacity to meet those needs. You may collaborate on projects that aim to create safe, engaging, and supportive learning environments for Indonesian students, such as activities related to leadership and life skills development, girls’ and boys’ empowerment, environmental awareness, and health.
A willingness to develop your intercultural skills and cultural sensitivity, including religious tolerance, is essential to your success as a Volunteer, and your health and safety. Peace Corps goals two and three are of particular importance to our Indonesian partners; building people-to-people connection is integral to Peace Corps service in Indonesia and is as important as the development of skills.
Volunteers will have the option of enrolling in the Peace Corps TEFL Certificate program. This program provides 120 hours of standardized training and practice teaching, along with supervised teaching experiences and quarterly online learning events facilitated by Peace Corps staff. The program includes three months of pre-departure online training. During service, teaching observations and training events are required to support professional growth and provide feedback.
Due to teacher retirement regulations by the Indonesian government, Volunteers must conclude their service prior to the age of 60. Peace Corps Indonesia invitees must submit additional biographical information for visa applications and may be required to interview with Republic of Indonesia representatives.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 23, 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
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the world and consists of hundreds of ethnic groups, with over 700 languages used across the 17,000 islands of the archipelago. In this geographically complex country, most of the nation’s population is concentrated on the island of Java, the most populous island in the world. The Peace Corps office is located in Surabaya, East Java.
As an English Education Volunteer, your primary goals will be to support the development of students’ English communication skills and increase access to academic and professional opportunities. Volunteers work alongside Indonesian teacher counterparts and community members to create opportunities for growth, resiliency, and leadership skill development inside and outside of the classroom.
Volunteers collaborate with teachers at an Indonesian public or Islamic school (Madrasah) and work with two or more local teachers to co-plan English curricula in middle school (grades 7-9) or high school (grades 10-12) and co-teach lessons. Some of the teachers might only have a basic or intermediate understanding of English. Other teachers might have mixed abilities to use English in conversation, writing, or reading. Supporting teacher language acquisition is an important part of the role.
The Indonesian school week is Monday through Friday or Saturday; Volunteers work in a professional capacity at their assigned school and are required to attend school at least five days each week. It is expected that you will devote a minimum of 30 hours per week; 20 hours will be direct co-teaching and the other 10 hours are reserved for planning and supporting classroom management. Volunteers will have opportunities to design and facilitate teacher trainings through local teachers’ organizations. Volunteers will also have opportunities to co-plan and co-lead extracurricular and community activities that foster interest in language acquisition, such as English clubs, after-school sports, or art. Previous Volunteers and their Counterparts have successfully launched English Clubs or youth leadership camps. Some Volunteers may be assigned to teach in schools with only basic resources, while others may have access to computer labs or audio-visual equipment. Depending on community needs, digital literacy engagement may also be part of your assignment.
Throughout service you will receive training on implementing a participatory approach within schools and the local community to identify needs and work together to strengthen their capacity to meet those needs. You may collaborate on projects that aim to create safe, engaging, and supportive learning environments for Indonesian students, such as activities related to leadership and life skills development, girls’ and boys’ empowerment, environmental awareness, and health.
A willingness to develop your intercultural skills and cultural sensitivity, including religious tolerance, is essential to your success as a Volunteer, and your health and safety. Peace Corps goals two and three are of particular importance to our Indonesian partners; building people-to-people connection is integral to Peace Corps service in Indonesia and is as important as the development of skills.
Volunteers will have the option of enrolling in the Peace Corps TEFL Certificate program. This program provides 120 hours of standardized training and practice teaching, along with supervised teaching experiences and quarterly online learning events facilitated by Peace Corps staff. The program includes three months of pre-departure online training. During service, teaching observations and training events are required to support professional growth and provide feedback.
Due to teacher retirement regulations by the Indonesian government, Volunteers must conclude their service prior to the age of 60. Peace Corps Indonesia invitees must submit additional biographical information for visa applications and may be required to interview with Republic of Indonesia representatives.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English