University Digital Literacy Trainer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ecuador • South America - 12 months

About The Project Apply your passion for e-learning to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Ecuador! Yachay Tech University is entering a critical phase of growth and will adopt the STEM+H model, which integrates STEM fields with humanism to better address societal needs. The university currently lacks a cohesive pedagogical framework that connects the hard sciences with human-centered, digital education. To bridge this gap, the university’s language center aims to become a school of languages and launch a new undergraduate major: educational technology for English Language Teaching (ELT). This program applies the STEM+H model by combining digital system design with the humanistic foundations of language learning. External expertise is needed to develop the technical curriculum and train future English educators who are proficient in both the language and in human-centered educational technologies, such as AI‑driven learning and digital content design. As a University Digital Literacy Trainer, you will share your specialized expertise in digital learning to design syllabi that meet international EdTech standards while ensuring that the "Humanism" of the STEM+H model is embedded in every digital tool developed. Activities How you and the community will make an impact together: Develop the undergraduate curriculum for the new major, ensuring alignment with international standards and the STEM+H model. Conduct a comprehensive audit of the university’s current learning management system (LMS) and provide actionable recommendations for integrating advanced tools. Develop and facilitate a series of professional development workshops for faculty on digital instructional design. Architect a framework for "virtual labs" or digital practice spaces that allow ELT students to experiment with emerging educational technologies in a controlled, humanistic environment. Design a standardized set of guidelines and digital templates for the creation of high-quality virtual course content. Mentor professors through a structured "train-the-trainer" model to ensure the long-term management of the new curriculum. Ensure that new pedagogical tools are technically compatible with institutional infrastructure and security standards. You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school clubs or extracurricular activities in English. Required Skills Qualified candidates will have the following criteria: Bachelor's degree in education technology or a relevant field. AND Two or more years of teaching experience using digital or e-learning tools. Language: Spanish Completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years Completed college-level Elementary II Spanish semester (Elementary III in quarter system) within the past 6 years Score between 50-62 on the Spanish College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the past 6 years Score Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish within the past 6 years Key dates APPLY BY : November 15, 2026 KNOW BY : January 1, 2027 DEPART ON : May 30, 2027 DURATION : 12 months