Middle and High School English Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Benin • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Looking for a chance to make a positive impact while challenging yourself to grow as an educator? Rural Beninese students and teachers are eager to strengthen their English language skills and understanding of American culture with your support.
English can unlock global educational and professional opportunities, making language learning a national priority for Benin. Yet rural schools face significant challenges, including a variety of learning needs within a single classroom and limited English exposure. Local teachers are also managing heavy workloads and competing demands. These factors limit opportunities for lesson planning and professional development, making it difficult for students to gain confidence using English.
As a Middle and High School English Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators to create a conducive learning environment and implement student-centered teaching practices that benefit all students. Outside of the classroom, you will develop connections to the larger community through much-needed extracurricular activities, such as clubs or spelling bees.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach engaging English lessons to middle and high school students.
Support faculty planning and coordination.
Organize and lead extracurricular activities for youth, such as camps, sports, and clubs.
Facilitate projects to improve school facilities or community spaces.
Participate in cultural celebrations and community gatherings.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as gardening and painting educational murals.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 20, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Looking for a chance to make a positive impact while challenging yourself to grow as an educator? Rural Beninese students and teachers are eager to strengthen their English language skills and understanding of American culture with your support.
English can unlock global educational and professional opportunities, making language learning a national priority for Benin. Yet rural schools face significant challenges, including a variety of learning needs within a single classroom and limited English exposure. Local teachers are also managing heavy workloads and competing demands. These factors limit opportunities for lesson planning and professional development, making it difficult for students to gain confidence using English.
As a Middle and High School English Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators to create a conducive learning environment and implement student-centered teaching practices that benefit all students. Outside of the classroom, you will develop connections to the larger community through much-needed extracurricular activities, such as clubs or spelling bees.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach engaging English lessons to middle and high school students.
Support faculty planning and coordination.
Organize and lead extracurricular activities for youth, such as camps, sports, and clubs.
Facilitate projects to improve school facilities or community spaces.
Participate in cultural celebrations and community gatherings.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as gardening and painting educational murals.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 20, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training