Project Description

Are you passionate about the English language and the opportunities it provides for students? Come build the capacity of English teachers in Colombia. English proficiency is widely seen in Colombia as a pathway to general academic and professional opportunities. Yet challenges, including limited teacher capacity and classroom resources, continue to slow progress. Colombia’s National Bilingualism Program prioritizes English language learning, but there is a need to improve innovative teaching methodologies, classroom learning resources, and the know-how to integrate English into broader school activities.

Outside the classroom, adults are eager to join English conversation clubs that support local economic needs or access to high education.

As a Vocational School English Education Teacher, you will strengthen English instruction in public schools and community settings. You will train teachers in a way that ignites their confidence in teaching and speaking English. Alongside school staff, you will support national priorities in education and workforce development.

Required Skills

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English as a Second Language (ESL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or a master's in a foreign language or applied linguistics. OR

Master of Education (M.Ed.) with graduate or undergraduate concentration in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or a foreign language.

OR

Bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentration in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or a foreign language.





OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary education state certification in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or a foreign language.

OR

Bachelor's degree in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL and TESL, or a foreign language with 6 months secondary level classroom language teaching experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 1 academic year secondary level classroom language teaching experience.

Living Conditions

Volunteers will live in small, rural communities or medium-sized, semi-urban towns within the Caribbean and Andean regions, typically no more than six hours from a major city. Volunteers live with host families during training and the first six months of service. The Volunteer may then move to independent housing. Volunteers walk, bike, or take public transport to reach their work sites, which are typically less than 30 minutes from their homes.

Job Highlights

Gain experience leading professional development workshops and building institutional capacity, preparing you to become a leader in education. Advance your Spanish proficiency through daily collaborations and community interactions.

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture and cultivate lifelong friendships.

Activities





Conduct a needs assessment to identify priorities aligned with institutional goals and student needs. Assist student teachers with teaching methodologies, classroom management, and curriculum planning and development.

Organize workshops and communities of practice for student teachers and educators to exchange ideas and share best practices.

Integrate educational technology into instruction and teacher training.

Establish and support teacher mentorship programs that foster continuous professional growth and collaboration.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such supporting youth-focused art programs or summer camps.

Training

As a Vocational School English Education Trainer, you will be trained on supporting teachers in lesson planning, effective classroom management strategies, and student- centered methodologies.

Peace

Corps/Colombia will teach you technical Spanish vocabulary to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.

After 10 weeks of training, you will move to rural or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with the college staff to assess educational needs and develop long-term solutions.

Couple Living Conditions

Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.

📌 Vocational School English Education Teacher (Colombia)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Colombia