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Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Technical Trainer

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BTDC-ID: 34275
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Announcement Positions

Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Technical Trainer

Announcement Description

One year-intermittent contract estimated to start July 14, 2025 through October 11, 2025, with up to four additional 1-year option periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and availability of funds. Requires a minimum working schedule of 40-48 hours per week during Pre-Service Training (10 weeks of pre-service training plus initial training-of-trainers). The Technical Trainers may work during other training events throughout the contract period as needed (e.g., In-Service Training, Mid-Service Training, etc.).

The United States Peace Corps in Cambodia seeks two Technical Trainers for the 10-week Pre-Service Training (PST) of our newest group of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) who will be teaching in Upper Secondary Schools, Primary School, Primary Teacher Training Colleges, and Regional Teacher Training Centers throughout Cambodia. Peace Corps (website) is a US government agency that sends volunteers to assist in development. Learn more about Peace Corps Cambodia here

Announcement Positions

Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Technical Trainer

  • Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

OPENING DATE: 28 March 2025

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 – 48 hrs/week

ESTIMATED WORK PERIOD: July 14, 2025 – October 11, 2025

Position Description:

The Technical Trainer is responsible for the review, revision, implementation, evaluation, and final reporting of the Pre-Service TEFL Technical Training curriculum. The incumbent must become familiar with Peace Corps’ training approach and the English Teaching and Teacher Training (ETTT) project framework in order to successfully facilitate and evaluate trainee performance.

The Technical Trainer is expected to live and work at a training site in rural Cambodia during the 10 weeks of Pre-Service Training.

REPORTING

The Technical Trainer is directly supervised by the Director of Programming and Training and works closely with the Training Manager and other members of the programming and training team.

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Conduct and coordinate technical training sessions, discussions, and practicum activities at the PST site according to the calendar of training events.
  • Review Peace Corps Cambodia’s TEFL Training curriculum including competencies, learning objectives, and training materials.
  • Update training materials and content and facilitate technical training sessions to a group of Trainees.
  • Coordinate with PST training staff to prepare and implement PST activities.
  • Assess each Trainee weekly on progress toward performing competencies needed to serve effectively as a Peace Corps Volunteer with particular attention to technical competencies needed for teaching English in Cambodian classrooms. Provide timely and regular feedback to Trainees on teaching skills, practicum performance, culturally appropriate conduct, and other areas.
  • Make recommendations regarding site assignments and Trainee readiness to serve.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of experience in direct classroom teaching of English as a foreign language, preferably in Cambodia
  • One year of experience working within a cross-cultural team
  • Fluent and professional English speaker
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of TEFL instruction may be substituted for this requirement
  • Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience training new TEFL teachers
  • Experience teaching primary school in Cambodia
  • Keen knowledge of student-centered learning approaches
  • Understanding of Cambodian education system
  • Experience working and living in rural of Cambodia
  • Familiarity with programming and training with the Peace Corps or a similar international organization
  • Experience facilitating training or professional development for young adults or young professionals, especially Americans
 

How to Apply

Application Instructions:

  • Submit a cover letter in English describing your interest in working with the Peace Corps and how you meet the qualifications.
  • Submit a CV in English that clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications above.
  • Send CV/Resume and cover letter to email provided in the contact details with the title “Technical Trainer”
  • Or, deliver to the Peace Corps Office - #7A, Street 256
  • Or, mail to Peace Corps Office, PO Box 2453, Phnom Penh 3

Applications that fail to follow application instructions or address the required qualifications or are submitted after 5:00pm on the closing date will not be considered. No phone calls or personal visits related to this vacancy will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The fulfillment of the Peace Corps’ mission to foster greater understanding among the world’s citizens requires that we adhere to the highest standards with respect to equal employment opportunity for all Volunteers, employees, and applicants. Discrimination based on factors that have no bearing on a person’s ability to serve and perform his or her duties is not permitted and will not be tolerated.

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • #7A, Street 256, Sangkat Chakto Mukh, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • United States Peace Corps/Cambodia
 
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