Teach English Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program

ESLBoards; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend + Living Allowance

Round-trip airfare

Dependents’ allowance

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

English Language Programs is seeking applicants for the English Language Fellow Program for the 2027-2028 academic year. Fellows work with English language learners at universities worldwide, train future teachers, and deliver ESP instruction.

Paid teaching assignments include a $40,000 stipend plus living allowances, round-trip airfare, and opportunities to build international networks and professional résumés.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in education, including ESL/EFL classrooms or three years teaching English Language Learners.
• Graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or Education with TEFL certification, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Train future English teachers.
• Teach university students and professionals.
• Deliver English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction.
• Share American educational expertise with local communities.

Skills

ESL/EFL teaching

Education

Graduate degree in TESOL or Education

Job description

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Teach English Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program

Location : Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA

Career Level : Native English Speaker ( with Degree / with TESOL / TEFL Certificate)

The English Language Fellow Program is recruiting applicants for the 2027-2028 academic year.

• The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. educators who work with English language learners on paid, in-country teaching assignments at universities and other institutions around the world.
• Fellows train future English teachers, teach university students and professionals, deliver English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, and share American educational expertise with local communities.
• The Fellowship provides U.S. educators with opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, gain international experience, and bring new knowledge and perspectives back to their careers and communities in the United States.

Who are we looking for? Educators with:

• Five years of experience in education, including at least three years in ESL/EFL classrooms or three years teaching English Language Learners
• A graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or Education with TEFL certification, or a related field

Applications are accepted until all projects have been filled. Those who apply earlier have a greater chance of being selected when matching begins in February 2027.

English Language Programs is funded by the U.S. Department of State.

• Stipend: $40,000 plus Living Allowance (housing, food, utilities, local transportation)
• Round trip airfare to and from assignment
• Dependents’ allowance (if applicable)
• Program activities allowance for allowed professional expenses
• Opportunities to build professional networks and strengthen your international résumé through high‑impact teaching and teacher‑training experience