Job Description
OVERVIEW:

Peace Corps Colombia’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) project supports national priorities in education and workforce development by strengthening English instruction in public schools and community settings. English proficiency is widely seen in Colombia as a pathway to academic, professional, and integral opportunities. Yet challenges, including limited teacher preparation and classroom resources, continue to hinder progress.

In alignment with Colombia’s National Bilingualism Program, this project addresses those gaps by building teacher capacity, improving student and community English proficiency, and integrating English into broader development activities. Peace Corps TEFL Volunteers (hereafter, Volunteer) serve in both the Caribbean and Andean regions, working with national and local partners to promote inclusive, practical English education.

GOAL:

Students and community members have communication skills in English necessary to access academic, professional, and/or personal development opportunities.

OBJECTIVES:





• Increase the capacity of teachers to use and teach English.

• Increase achievement of students in English.

• Increase achievement of community members in English.

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT:

Volunteers are placed in public secondary schools (grades 6–11) and in technical institutions such as the Service Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA). They do not teach independently but are trained to work in a collaborative and supportive role alongside Colombian teachers to co-plan and co-teach classes. While most teachers hold education degrees, many seek support to enhance their English fluency and teaching practices.

TYPICAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Co-planning and co-teaching English classes.

• Co-facilitating workshops on teaching strategies, classroom management, and use of educational technology.

• Hosting English conversation groups for teachers.

• Leading extracurricular activities such as clubs, tutorin

📌 English Co-Teacher (Colombia)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Colombia