Virtual ESL/EFL Global Projects for the U.S. Department of State in 2025/2026

Teach Globally From Home

• The Virtual English Language Educator Program offers experienced U.S. educators who have extensive experience in working with English Language Learners paid part-time virtual assignments at universities and other institutions worldwide.
• Virtual English Language Educator projects focus on training pre-service teachers, teaching university students or adult professionals, and building English language capacity in local communities.
• Virtual Educators are citizen ambassadors who promote mutual understanding through English language learning and cultural exchange.
• The Virtual Educator Program provides professionals with a platform to build skills that can greatly enhance their TESOL careers without leaving home.

Who are we looking for? ESL/EFL educators with:

• Five years of experience in education, including at least three years in ESL/EFL classrooms
• A graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or a related field
• Online teaching experience (preferred)
• Personal qualities of flexibility, resourcefulness, and cultural adaptability
• U.S. citizenship

Program benefits:

• Stipend ($35 per contact hour)
• Compensation for pre-project planning and pre-lesson prep, commensurate with the scope of the project
• Virtual activities allowance
• Access to a professional network of highly-experienced TESOL professionals and professional development events

The Virtual English Language Educator Program is now recruiting applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year, with projects starting as early as August 2025. The Virtual English Language Educator Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

For more information and to apply, visit our website: http://elprograms.org/virtual-educator-program/