10-Month Global Teaching Projects for the U.S. Department of State in 2025-2026

Position description

English Language Programs places highly qualified U.S.-citizen educators in the field of TESOL on projects funded by the U.S. Department of State to assist U.S. Embassies in delivering English language programs and supporting public diplomacy and mutual understanding through cultural exchange.

Duties

Travel Abroad and Build Your Career

• The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. educators who have extensive experience in working with English Language Learners on paid in-country teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around the world.
• Fellow projects focus on training pre-service teachers, teaching university students or adult professionals, and building English language capacity in local communities.
• Fellows are citizen ambassadors who promote mutual understanding through English language learning and cultural exchange.
• The English Language Fellow Program provides professionals with a platform to build skills that can greatly enhance their careers.

Who are we looking for? 

Educators with: 

• Five years of experience in education, including at least three years in ESL/EFL classrooms or three years -teaching English Language Learners
• A graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or Education with TEFL certification, or a related field
• Personal qualities of flexibility, resourcefulness, and cultural adaptability

U.S. citizenship Program benefits: 

• Stipend: $40,000 plus Living Allowance (housing, food, utilities, local transportation)
• Round trip airfare to and from assignment
• Dependents’ allowance (if applicable)
• Pre-departure allowances
• Supplemental health benefit plan

Program activities allowance 

• The English Language Fellow Program is recruiting applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Applications are accepted until all projects have been filled.
• For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/.
• English Language Programs is funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in education, including at least three years in ESL/EFL classrooms or three years -teaching English Language Learners
• A graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or Education with TEFL certification, or a related field
• Personal qualities of flexibility, resourcefulness, and cultural adaptability
• U.S. citizenship

 

Application instructions

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