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Ad title:
Training Assistant for Education and growth with young peopl
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Peace Corps
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Published: 13 March
/ Deadline: 24 March
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Attached File:
707535_FOR_ENGLISH_AND_YOUTH_ENGAGEMENT__9438314.zip
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The Peace Corps is a U.S. Agency working in over 60 countries around the world. The Peace Corps established a program in Georgia in 2001 at the invitation of the Government of Georgia. As a non-political, non-commercial, and non-religious agency, Peace Corps Georgia contributes to the expressed social and economic development needs of Georgia while promoting a better understanding between Americans and Georgians. In 2001, the first group of 21 Volunteers worked alongside Georgian teachers in secondary education English teaching assignments. Since that time, over 900 Volunteers have served in Georgia, exchanging skills with their Georgian counterparts, supervisors, and community members; sharing American culture; and bringing a part of Georgian culture back home to the United States. The next cohort of Volunteers will arrive on May 30, 2026.
Peace Corps Georgia is seeking qualified applicants for the position of: English and Youth Engagement (EYE) Project Training Assistant.
Duty Station: Gori
Tentative Dates of contract: May 10 - August 15, 2026.
** May 13 - June 2 (Training of Trainers in Tbilisi, Preparations in Gori, Orientation Week)
** June 3 - August 4 (PST main phase in Gori)
** August 5 - August 12 (Closing event and ceremony in Tbilisi, PST Wrap-up and reporting)
The English Language Teacher and Youth Development Training Assistant will work in a team with other Trainers and in coordination with the Training Manager and English and Youth Engagement (EYE) for the Future Program Managers. They will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education/English teaching technical training competencies within the 11-week Pre-Service Training (PST) for Peace Corps trainees. Through the expertise of the Trainer, by the end of the training period, Trainees will have gained the required competencies, the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) which are required for effective co-teaching of formal English language classes and implementing extra-curricular activities in public schools in Georgia. This position will require travel between training clusters and the main training site in Gori.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
** Attends and participates in all pre-PST planning meetings and activities;
** In collaboration with the Training Manager and Program Managers assists the Trainer in developing and planning training program referencing the existing standard in the Volunteer Competency Model, Continuum of Learning and Assessment for the EYE project and incorporating the Peace Corps philosophy for development;
** Reviews relevant technical training materials including written training designs, prepares trainees` materials, handouts, visual aids, presentations etc. Assists in the design of more suitable materials when existing ones do not meet the needs of the training program;
** Compiles and documents all training materials weekly;
** Supports the Training Manager and Training Coordinator in organizing the relevant resources in Peace Corps Learning Management System (LMS) platform;
** Assists in the assessment of the overall technical training component with particular reference to the testing for competencies;
** Assists in preparation and administration of competency testing of Trainees to ensure they meet technical training KSAs;
** Assists in the creation of a training plan that includes field trips, resource speakers, audio/visual/written materials and other resources needed to best implement the technical training program;
** Co-facilitates (or facilitates - as assigned by English and Youth Engagement Project Teacher Trainer and Training Manager) technical sessions based on project competencies, linking and integrating other training components with technical training;
** Assists in planning and organization of the practicum (practice teaching and summer camp) schedules, practicum observation schedules, lesson planning meetings and other logistical aspects;
** Acts as a liaison and coordinates activities and events between Peace Corps/trainees and public schools/counterparts in training communities;
** Observes practicum and issues recommendations, based on observations. Acts as a resource when needed.
** Participates in regular staff meetings and contributes to training programming decisions, to provide feedback to other staff members, and to assist in the coordination and integration of activities among all training components, both technical or non-technical;
** Supports English and Youth Engagement Project Teacher Trainer in preparing weekly evaluation reports according to the established format to the Training Manager;
** Assists in the closeout of the training site, including inventory, packing, and/or storage of all technical materials;
** Supports English and Youth Engagement Project Teacher Trainer in preparing and submitting a final PST report following an established format to the Training Manager;
** Coordinates and collaborates with all PST staff as needed;
** Is a model of cultural integration, and is respectful of local customs by representing Peace Corps in a positive manner on all occasions, and respecting the productive relationship already established by post and its staff;
** Works as a member of a team maintaining a positive, flexible and constructive attitude and a high level of motivation, seriousness, and belief in Peace Corps` mission;
** Performs other duties as required by the Training Manager within the scope if their role.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
** Bachelor`s degree (preferably in English, pedagogy or education);
** Prior experience in working as a trainer or training assistant;
** Demonstrated presentation and training skills;
** Good understanding of Georgian education system;
** Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian is a must;
** Good organizational and logistical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
** Experience in working or internship with educational institutions;
** Experience working within cross-cultural teams;
** Prior experience working with Americans and/or experience living abroad;
** Basic experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms and/or virtual facilitation;
** Prior experience working for International Organizations, especially with similar training programs.
Further Information:
** Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted;
** Staff must live full-time in the training site for a period of 11 weeks and attend orientation training which will be held in Tbilisi. Staff should arrange accommodation in Tbilisi on their own, the Peace Corps will provide accommodation in Gori, as needed.
To Apply:
All applicants must submit the following set of documents in English by email to GE-Vacancy@peacecorps.gov:
1. Resume or CV in English
2. Cover letter in English. Note: Applicants must include a detailed written description of how you meet each of the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.
** Please indicate "Training Assistant for English and Youth Engagement (EYE) Project" in the e-mail subject line.
** If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate set of documentation listed above for each position.
Applications not meeting the criteria given above will not be considered.
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