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Serve where you’re needed mostEnglish Teacher Trainer
Education
Job highlights
- Gain transferable experience teaching English as a Second Language
- Learn one of Zambia’s native languages from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitator
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
March 15, 2026Know by
June 1, 2026Depart on
October 5, 2026Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Are you eager to learn as much as you teach? A school in Zambia is waiting for you.
English is the official language of Zambia, yet only 2 percent of the population speaks English as a first language. Some Zambians, especially in rural areas, never acquire any proficiency in English. While the Ministry of Education’s curriculum is currently undergoing revisions that may impact classroom instruction, classes are still taught in the local language.
As an English Teacher Trainer, you will support the development of language skills. Through daily conversations with students, teacher, and the community, you will provide opportunities for them
to practice their English and communicate more confidently.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Zambia project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English
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
Photos from Zambia
How you and the community will make an impact together:
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Develop engaging lesson plans, visual aids, and teaching materials based on the national curriculum
Facilitate literacy-focused activities, events, and in some cases, classes
Exchange ideas and knowledge with teachers through Communities of Practice
Engage the surrounding community for school improvements and student learning
Implement women empowerment activities that are contextually appropriate
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a pen pal exchange or school garden.
Volunteers live in traditional houses in rural villages.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Zambia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Zambia
Trinity S.
Community Health Empowerment Volunteer
"Rather than just looking at issues and jumping straight to solutions, I'll use what I've learned in the Peace Corps to take the time and energy to understand the lived experiences and daily challenges faced by those in affected communities."
See full Volunteer profile
As an English Teacher Trainer, you will be trained to support classroom instruction and various student proficiency levels. Peace Corps/Zambia will teach you on of the local languages to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with local teachers and school staff. Together, you will assess the local needs and develop solutions that support the students’ academic and professional opportunities.
Heterosexual and same-sex couples are accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart).
To learn more about serving as a couple in Zambia, 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 Zambia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
