English Education Teacher

Aspiring and experienced educators are invited to support English learning in classrooms in Rwanda.

Teachers in Rwanda continue to navigate challenges such as large class sizes, varying levels of student English proficiency, and limited access to teaching materials. At the same time, the Government of Rwanda has identified English proficiency as an important priority for the country’s long‑term educational and economic development. Public schools are seeking practical student-centered approaches that strengthen English language instruction and support teachers in building their professional skills. External support is essential to better prepare teachers, address persistent resource constraints, and strengthen English‑language instructional methods, which currently limit their ability to deliver high‑quality English instruction and to use English effectively as the medium of teaching and learning.

As an English Education Teacher, you will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and education officials to strengthen English-language instruction and foster more engaging learning environments. Through modeling effective teaching strategies and encouraging meaningful opportunities for students to practice English, you will help teachers strengthen their practice while helping students gain confidence.

Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Volunteers live in modest homes with varying access to electricity and running water. Volunteers will serve in rural communities across Rwanda’s four provinces: Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern. Volunteers will travel on foot, by bicycle, or public transportation to reach the assigned worksite.

Receive 120+ hours of specialized training to earn a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language along with two years of hands-on classroom experience.
Receive intensive Kinyarwanda language training and strengthen your proficiency through daily conversations.
Form meaningful connections with Rwandan families and experience the rich culture of the "Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Plan and teach student-centered English lessons for grades 4–9 at public schools and at teacher training colleges.
Support English clubs and extracurricular activities that provide meaningful opportunities to practice conversational English skills.
Contribute to communities of practice where teachers share approaches, practice new methods, and strengthen classroom techniques.
Promote effective use of library resources for improved English and literacy skills.
Support teachers to integrate English into classroom routines and apply effective language-support strategies throughout lessons.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the school interests and priorities, such after-school sports and reading clubs.

You will be trained on student‑centered teaching, effective use of school resources, and strategies to strengthen teachers’ English skills. Peace Corps/Rwanda will teach you Kinyarwanda to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and learn the Rwandan culture to navigate the community.

After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with educators and school staff to assess the learning needs and develop long-term solutions.