English Teacher Trainer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Costa Rica - 12 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Mar 4, 2026
About The Job Depart On
February 2, 2027
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Are you a seasoned English teacher who wishes to strengthen language learning overseas? Costa Rica has a meaningful opportunity for you!
For decades, many students in Costa Rica’s public education system were not reaching the necessary level of English proficiency even after 11 or 12 years of instruction. In 2017, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) developed a new multi-year English curriculum to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities that Costa Rican students need to succeed as global citizens today. Each year, new lessons and guides are released for different grade levels. However, students continue to struggle to learn English. As MEP updates the national English curriculum to incorporate more action-oriented, communicative approaches, they seek support from skilled, bilingual educators who can share language-learning best practices.
As an English Teacher Trainer, you will collaborate with Regional English Advisors and local secondary school teachers to revise the national English language curriculum, create engaging educational resources, and train teachers to creatively use these materials in the classroom. Your efforts will enable local teachers and students alike to increase their English proficiency and expand their access to personal and professional opportunities.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
February 2, 2027
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Are you a seasoned English teacher who wishes to strengthen language learning overseas? Costa Rica has a meaningful opportunity for you!
For decades, many students in Costa Rica’s public education system were not reaching the necessary level of English proficiency even after 11 or 12 years of instruction. In 2017, the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) developed a new multi-year English curriculum to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities that Costa Rican students need to succeed as global citizens today. Each year, new lessons and guides are released for different grade levels. However, students continue to struggle to learn English. As MEP updates the national English curriculum to incorporate more action-oriented, communicative approaches, they seek support from skilled, bilingual educators who can share language-learning best practices.
As an English Teacher Trainer, you will collaborate with Regional English Advisors and local secondary school teachers to revise the national English language curriculum, create engaging educational resources, and train teachers to creatively use these materials in the classroom. Your efforts will enable local teachers and students alike to increase their English proficiency and expand their access to personal and professional opportunities.
Required Skills
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
- 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
- Specialized experience in one of the following areas: early childhood literacy, adult English education, vocational English education, or special education