English Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines • Asia - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About the role

Schools in the Philippines are seeking aspiring and experienced educators to help Filipino students in rural communities develop strong literacy skills. The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has undergone major reforms in recent years, including expanding the country’s basic education system from 10 to 13 years by adding kindergarten and grades 11 and 12. According to the Second Congressional Commission on Education, fewer than half of students in grades 1–3 are reading at grade level. As a result, nearly 90% of grade 7 students are not prepared for grade-level work, limiting their academic achievement and future opportunities.

As an English Teacher, you will collaborate with educators to strengthen English and literacy instruction, helping students build the reading, writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed. Alongside local educators, you will improve students’ ability to access competitive academic and professional opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach student-centered classes for English and other subjects delivered in English to strengthen language proficiency.
• Create remedial reading programs that address personalized needs.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development activities for teachers to develop literacy instruction skills.
• Organize interactive language and leadership camps.
• Develop or enhance school libraries and learning centers to encourage independent learning.
• Moderate academic and extracurricular clubs, such as debate teams or sports.
• Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting school-based feeding programs and after-school tutoring.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English.
• At least 30 hours of English, foreign language, or literacy tutoring experience with middle or high school students and/or adults.
• TEFL certification and/or experience in reading literacy.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• BA/BS in Preschool, Early Childhood, Middle School, or Elementary Education OR BA/BS in any field with Elementary Education state certification.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in English, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Linguistics, or an MA or MAT in any foreign language.

Skills

There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Key Dates

Apply by: December 15, 2026
Know by: February 1, 2027
Depart on: July 2, 2027
Duration: 2 years, plus 3 months training