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Serve where you’re needed mostEnglish Language Facilitator
Education
Job highlights
- 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.
Vanuatu • Pacific Islands
In partnership with: Elementary schools, middle schools, high schools
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Apply by
November 15, 2026Know by
January 1, 2027Depart on
June 13, 2027Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout 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.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
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).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
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How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
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.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Vanuatu country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Vanuatu
Sally C.
Tourism Investment Strategy Advisor
"What continues to astound me is people’s language flexibility, flowing between Bislama, French, English and local languages as well as their deep pride and continuance of their kastom (local cultural traditions)."
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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.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner. Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Vanuatu, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Vanuatu. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
