High School English Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Malawi • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
About the role
To prepare the youth for global opportunities, public schools across Malawi transition to English as the medium of instruction for all subjects after grade 5. However, persistent challenges—including a shortage of teachers, limited resources, and inadequate infrastructure—impact the country’s ability to provide accessible, high-quality education. Many teachers continue to teach using the more familiar Chichewa language. As a result, many students, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, struggle to comprehend English, leading to high failure rates on national examinations.
As a High School English Teacher, you will collaborate with school staff to strengthen classroom instruction and learning outcomes. Your support will extend beyond the classroom through teacher trainings, English clubs, and community activities. Your service will help shape Malawi’s next generation of leaders.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging English lessons using student-centered methodologies.
- Facilitate extracurricular events or activities.
- Establish a school library program with sustainable management practices.
- Teach lessons that support the development of employability and life skills.
- Facilitate teacher training sessions to strengthen English instructional skills.
- Organize environmental education activities, such as tree planting.
- Plan and facilitate facility improvement projects.
- Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as computer studies and sports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates: Apply by November 15, 2026; know by January 1, 2027; depart on June 4, 2027. Duration: 2 years, plus 3 months training.