English Literacy Teacher in Vanuatu

Job description

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

About the project

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.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Vanuatu project page.