English Teacher

Ecuador
Permanente
Tiempo completo

Hace 2 meses

Positions Available30Project DescriptionPublic middle and high schools in Ecuador are looking for individuals interested in supporting English language learning.As the world becomes globalized, the need to understand and use English has become a national priority. Ecuador has reported low levels of English language proficiency as compared to other South American countries. Per the English First (EF) 2025 ranking of 123 countries by English skills, Ecuador ranked #83, putting the country in the low proficiency category. Limited English exposure in public schools combined with large class sizes often results in students struggling to pass English courses or exams. The growing globalization and importance of English as a major language makes its mastery essential for the professional and personal growth of young Ecuadorians. The country's future and economic development depend on the government's ability to improve teaching methods and language proficiency among teachers to ultimately deliver high-quality English language instruction to its students.As an English Teacher, you will collaborate with staff at public middle and high schools to strengthen English language instruction and proficiency levels. Through daily conversations and personalized support, you will enable students, teachers, and community members become more confident communicating in English as well as more knowledgeable of American culture.Request Type171 English Education TeachingPostEcuadorPartner Organization NameMiddle and high schoolsRequired SkillsCompetitive candidates will have:

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English

Start Date19-Jan-2027Desired SkillsAll candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:

Experience working with teachers and youth or organizing recreational activities in educational settings.

Living ConditionsVolunteers will live with an Ecuadorian host family in a suburban community just outside central Quito before moving to their assigned site in either the Andean Highlands or Amazon region.Language RequirementNonePrimary SectorEducationAccepts CouplesYesApply By15-Jun-2026Know By01-Aug-2026Assignment Length (months)24Accepting Applications?YesProgramPCVPosted on LinkedInNoActivitiesPlan and teach engaging lessons that support various proficiencies and learning styles.Hold office hours for students to offer academic support or thesis review.Provide feedback to faculty for articles pending publication.Collaborate with institutional leadership to implement projects that foster internationalization.Develop and support extracurricular clubs for both faculty and studentsLead skill-building workshops for faculty.You may also work on additional projects that meet the community's interests and priorities, such as community English game nights.TrainingAs an English Teacher, you will be trained to support local English language acquisition. Peace Corps/Ecuador will teach you Spanish to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and learn Quichua if placed in an indigenous community.After 9 weeks of training, you will move to an urban, semi-urban, or rural community where you will collaborate with public schools to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on best teaching practices.Job HighlightsLearn Spanish from experienced Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.Gain valuable hands-on experience in the classroom and with the Ecuadoran curriculum.Appreciate the beauty of Andean Highlands, the Amazon forest, or the nearby Galapagos Islands.Couple TypesHeterosexual and same-sex couples are accepted for this program.Couple Sector CombinationsEach person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.Couple Training ConditionsCross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed.Couple Living ConditionsCouples 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., Couples that serve in this country must be legally married to avoid conflicts that are not aligned with cultural and religious beliefs.

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