Secondary Education English Teacher Trainer

Post

Timor-Leste

Required Skills

Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:

• 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 Second Language (ESL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), foreign language, or Applied Linguistics
OR
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) with graduate or undergraduate concentration in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with concentration in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary education state certification in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL and TESL, or foreign language with 6 months classroom teaching experience at the secondary level in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with classroom teaching experience at the secondary level in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL and TESL, or foreign language

Desired Skills

• 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 Second Language (ESL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), foreign language, or Applied Linguistics.

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

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language.

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary education state certification in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language.

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL and TESL, or foreign language with 6 months of classroom teaching experience at the secondary level in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, or foreign language.

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with 1 academic year of classroom teaching experience at the secondary level in English, TEFL, TESOL, ESL, and TESL, or foreign language.

• Demonstrated experience and motivation in planning and organizing activities for youth.

• 3 months or 30 hours of English, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience with primary, middle, or high school students or adults.

Living Conditions

Peace Corps Timor-Leste requires Volunteers to live with a host family throughout Pre-Service Training and for the entirety of their two-year service at their permanent site. This arrangement helps Volunteers establish strong relationships within the community, develop language skills, and gain a deeper understanding of Timorese culture. Homestays align with Peace Corps' intercultural goals by providing a secure and supportive living environment where Volunteers can engage in continuous learning and cultural exchange. Many Volunteers describe their host family relationships as one of the most rewarding aspects of their service.

Timorese families are typically large and multi-generational, often including four or more children. School-aged relatives may also reside with the family in towns with better schools during the academic year. Catholicism is deeply embedded in daily life, and church attendance is a significant community activity. Smoking is common, especially among men, and some elders chew betelnut. Alcohol is occasionally offered at weddings and certain gatherings but is generally discouraged, particularly for women. Public intoxication can negatively impact a person's reputation and credibility in the community.

Timor-Leste comprises 13 municipalities, each with populations ranging from 50,000 to 120,000. Most Volunteers serve in rural areas at the village (suco) or sub-village (aldeia) level, where populations are often fewer than 2,000. A small number of Volunteers are placed in the capitals of municipality (vila), but except for third-year extendees, all Volunteers live outside Dili, the capital. Access to electricity, running water, and cell phone reception varies by location. While cell phone coverage is improving, some areas still have limited reception, and Volunteers often use two SIM cards to maximize connectivity.

Travel in Timor-Leste can be challenging, especially during the rainy season from December to April, when roads may become impassable. Volunteers often need to walk or cycle up to an hour over rugged terrain to reach public transportation, typicall