Arzni (transportation from Peace Corps office at 33 Charents street to the training center and back will be provided.), Armenia
Duration:
Intermittent (5-year contract, maximum 120 days per contract year) 40-48 hours per week; Monday – Saturday work week Commencing on/about February 22 – May 22, 2025
Basic Function of Position The Language and Culture Facilitator (LCF) serves as an Armenian language instructor and cultural guide for a small group of 4-6 American Trainees during their Pre Service Training (PST). LCFs also act as primary point of contact with Armenian Host families. Trainees live with Host Families during Pre-Service Training. LCFs conduct in-person Armenian language classes at the Arzni Training Center from 9:00 to 14:00 every morning Monday through Saturday, following a prescribed curriculum and employing Communicative Language Teaching Methods while integrating relevant cultural information into language instruction. After class, LCFs remain available online or in-person during work hours (9:00 -18:00) for general meetings and Trainee support. They visit Armenian families hosting Trainees in the surrounding villages of Arzni 3-4 times during PST and as needed to support Trainee Host Family (Armenian Families) and Community integration. LCFs collaborate closely with the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator (LCC) and Training Manager (TM) to design, deliver, and evaluate cross-cultural training activities both at the training venue and online as needed. Additionally, LCFs contribute to the evaluation of the language training program and assess Trainees’ language proficiency and cultural adaptation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: University degree, equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree, in Education, Teaching or related field. - Prior Work Experience: At least 2 year of language teaching experience - Language Proficiency: Level 4 language proficiency in both English and Armenian, according to the Interagency Language Roundtable http://www.govtilr.org/. - Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Competence in using the Internet, Skype, Zoom, and basic word processing software; Ability to operate general office equipment such as: copiers, printers, computers; Knowledge of local cultural practices; Knowledge of U.S. American cultural attributes; - Attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure is essential; Ability to travel within Armenia; Courteous, attentive, and able to give and receive both positive and constructive feedback; Collaborative and works well in teams. - Ability to pass a background check: A background security investigation will be conducted by the United States Embassy;
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Education: Advanced university degree in Education, Teaching or related field. - Prior Work Experience: Three (3) years Armenian language teaching experience; one (1) year of working with U.S. Americans. - Language Proficiency: Level 5 language proficiency in both English and Armenian, according to the Interagency Language Roundtable http://www.govtilr.org/. - Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Proficiency in communicative language teaching methods, well versed in Armenian history and traditions; able to perform/teach traditional Armenian songs, dance, or poetry.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Cover Letter in English that describes your qualifications. 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae in English 3. The names and contact information in English (phone and email) of at least 3 references who are familiar with your work.
E-mail: am-vacancy@peacecorps.gov. Please, mention in the subject line: Language & Cultural Facilitator. Alternatively, candidates may drop off applications to a Contracting Officer at 33 Charents Street, Yerevan 0025, Armenia
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Peace Corps Armenia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Please contact us in case you have not received the message below after submission of your electronic application. “Thank you for your application to our opening at Peace Corps Armenia. Your application has been successfully received. Please note that only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you.”
Compensation: 25,562 AMD gross per day
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
ABOUT COMPANY:
US Peace Corps has been established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961 to promote world peace and friendship. The Peace Corps Armenia program was established in 1992. Since that time more than 1,100 Volunteers have served in Armenia. Currently volunteers work in two programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language and Community and Youth Development.
