English Teacher

Cuso International; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international cooperation and development organization is seeking a volunteer English teacher in Tanzania to enhance the teaching capacity of local educators. The ideal candidate must hold an advanced degree in teaching English and have relevant teaching experience. This role offers a modest living allowance and accommodation during placement, along with medical insurance and further training opportunities.

Benefits

Modest monthly living allowance

Accommodation during placement

Medical health insurance

Round-trip airfare

Pre-placement training

Support from local partners

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Bonus for extending service

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in teaching.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring in a cross-cultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and opportunities for teaching English.
• Develop and implement teaching curriculum.
• Build teaching capacity of staff.

Skills

Teaching English

Cross-cultural coaching

Curriculum design

Education

Advanced degree in Teaching English language

Job description

Location

Iringa, Tanzania

Start Date

December 2025

Placement Length

6 months (possible extension)

Language Requirements

English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

Volunteer’s Role

This placement will support the efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of VETA Dodoma teachers in the area of teaching English to VETA students. The English teacher is expected to provide technical assistance to other English teachers at the organization’s school plus teaching in class to enhance English knowledge among students who are attending the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify needs and opportunities for teaching English in VETA
• Develop approaches to improve English teaching
• Design and implement teaching curriculum that will help improve English teaching and implement
• Build English teaching capacity of staff

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in Teaching English language
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in teaching

Essential Background

• Cross-cultural experience in coaching / mentoring and training

What’s in it for YOU?

A life-changing experience!

About Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Founded in 1961, it operates in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and is committed to gender equality, social inclusion, climate action, and economic resilience. The SHARE project delivers Canadian expertise for inclusive development and gender equality in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada.

Benefits

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation during placement
• Medical health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round‑trip airfare and visa / work permit costs
• Pre‑placement training and in‑country orientation
• Support through Cuso International’s Country Program Office and local partners
• Access to Employee Assistance Program during placement and upon return
• Bonus: additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Selection Requirements

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel purposes
• Provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a satisfactory police check
• Complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before departure
• Be double vaccinated following the World Health Organization‑approved vaccines

We welcome individuals who share our values, are committed to supporting marginalized groups—including LGBTQIA+ communities—and are eager to contribute to gender equality and inclusive development worldwide.