English Literacy Teacher

Do you remember the person who made reading feel magical for you? This is your chance to be that person for students in Vanuatu.

Elementary students begin school in one of the Vanuatu’s 110 indigenous languages through grade 2 before transitioning to English instruction in grade 3. As a result, grade 3 students must acquire a new language at the same time they are developing foundational reading skills. Although the Ministry of Education has established a comprehensive national literacy framework, only 65% of grade 4 students currently meet minimum literacy benchmarks. Delivering consistent, high‑quality instruction across Vanuatu’s geographically dispersed island communities remains a significant challenge for teachers and education officials.

As an English Language Facilitator, you will support teachers as they transition from mother-tongue expression to English literacy. By building teacher capacity in evidence-based literacy strategies, supporting differentiated instruction, and engaging families in literacy activities, you'll help more students achieve reading proficiency.

Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
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Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).

All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:

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Support teachers in identifying and addressing various learning needs.
Design engaging lesson plans that incorporate phonics, comprehension, and fluency strategies.
Teach literacy and content-area classes, using student-centered approaches.
Facilitate professional development workshops on instructional best practices.
Engage parents and caregivers through family literacy events and at-home reading initiatives.
Lead after-school reading clubs, tutoring programs, or literacy enrichment activities.
Expand access to age-appropriate reading materials.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as organizing spelling competitions or book fairs.

As an English Language Facilitator, you will be trained on foundational literacy instruction techniques, adapting materials to fit various skills levels, and successful collaboration methods. Peace Corps/Vanuatu will teach you Bislama to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and learn Indigenous languages spoken in your assigned region.



After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with schools and community leaders. You will work with the community to assess local needs and develop solutions based on national education priorities, participatory assessment methods, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Volunteers serve in rural, remote island communities ranging from small coastal villages to provincial centers. Housing is typically modest, often constructed with local materials, and may have limited or no access to running water or electricity. Volunteers should be prepared for tropical heat and humidity, regular boat travel between islands, and walking on varied terrain including coral paths, beaches, and forested areas.

Develop expertise in multilingual literacy instruction.
Gain hands-on teacher training experience using differentiated instruction and participatory methods in resource-limited settings.
Immerse yourself in Melanesian Island culture while learning Bislama and traditional customs.