English Teacher

Schools in the Philippines are seeking aspiring and experienced educators to help Filipino students in rural communities develop strong literacy skills.

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has undergone major reforms in recent years, including expanding the country’s basic education system from 10 to 13 years by adding kindergarten and grades 11 and 12. According to the Second Congressional Commission on Education, fewer than half of students in grades 1–3 are reading at grade level. As a result, nearly 90% of grade 7 students are not prepared for grade-level work, limiting their academic achievement and future opportunities.

As an English Teacher, you will collaborate with educators to strengthen English and literacy instruction, helping students build the reading, writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed. Alongside local educators, you will improve students’ ability to access competitive academic and professional opportunities.

Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English.
AND/OR
Experience:
At least 30 hours of English, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience with middle or high school students and/or adults
TEFL certification and/or experience in reading literacy
Classroom teaching experience
BA/BS in Preschool, Early Childhood, Middle School, or Elementary Education OR BA/BS in any field with Elementary Education state certification
Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Linguistics, or an MA or MAT in any foreign language

Volunteers will live on the island of Luzon or one of the islands in the Visayas region. In underdeveloped areas, housing construction is typically a hollow concrete block or a mix of concrete, wood, and bamboo. Housing in more developed areas can range from the same construction as in underdeveloped areas to a concrete, modern design. Most houses have running water and electricity but do not have air conditioning. Access to internet will vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Learn Tagalog from experienced language and interculture facilitators.
Get hands-on training that prepares you to teach English overseas.
Experience life in one of the over 7,000+ islands of the Philippine archipelago, alongside the vibrant traditions of the Filipino people.

Plan and teach student-centered classes for English and other subjects delivered in English to strengthen language proficiency.

Create remedial reading programs that address personalized needs.

Facilitate ongoing professional development activities for teachers to develop literacy instruction skills.

Organize interactive language and leadership camps.

Develop or enhance school libraries and learning centers to encourage independent learning.

Moderate academic and extracurricular clubs, such as debate teams or sports.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting school-based feeding programs and after-school tutoring.

As an English Teacher, you will be trained on classroom management best practices, the country’s English curriculum, and student-centered methodologies. Peace Corps/Philippines will teach you Tagalog to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.

After 10.5 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with a teacher at an elementary school, high school, or higher education institution. You will work with the community to assess the learning needs and develop long-term solutions based on the country’s national and local priorities.