Teach English in Peru
Project Summary
Global Crossroad's teach in Peru project offer volunteers many opportunities to explore the day-to-day life of Peruvians, while helping young students improve their English skills. Most of our volunteers work as assistants to permanent English teachers or act as primary English teachers when necessary. Work includes teaching English (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, writing, listening, etc.) to primary, middle and high school students 2-4 hours per day. Some support with other subjects or school operations may be requested.
- Program: Volunteer in Peru
- Projects:Teach English in Peru
- Start Dates:1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
- Location:Cusco and Urubamba
- Departures:Cusco, Peru
- Language Need:Fluency in English
- Accommodation and meals:Homebase or Host Family and Peruvian meals three times daily
- Activities:Teach English to elementary schoolchildren and support other curriculum needs
- Working Hours:15-30 hours per week
Role of Volunteer
Most of the volunteers in Teaching in Peru project work as teachers in a public elementary school. Responsibilities of volunteers include teaching Basic English and practicing simple conversational English with the children. Additional help with health, sanitation and extra-curricular activities is also appreciated. During their stay, volunteers also have the opportunity to explore and learn Spanish.
Volunteers will be involved in various activities such as:
- Teaching Basic English
- Developing children's English conversational skills
- Supporting recreational and artistic activities focused on educational learning
- Providing companionship for the children
- Organizing and developing educational and creative activities
- Supporting teachers
- Educating children regarding personal hygiene
- Participating/assisting in location-specific duties – routine maintenance, construction, etc.
Most schools in Peru follow a trimester schedule.
1st trimester: last week of March to the last week of June;
2nd trimester: first week of July to the last week of September;
3rd trimester: last week of September to the middle of December.
Note: Schools are closed for summer and winter breaks.
Skills/Qualification Needed
There are no specific qualifications needed to join our teaching English in Peru projects beyond a fluency in English and a basic understanding of Spanish. If you cannot speak Spanish, we recommend enrolling in our Spanish Language Studies program in Cusco, which can run simultaneous to your volunteer project or immerse in this program for a week prior to your project start. Volunteer teachers should have strong English fluency, both written and verbal, yet no previous teaching experience is required. Volunteers should have a love for teaching, English and conversation. Volunteers should be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible, patient and strive to be good role models for the children.
Volunteer in Peru: Project Locations and Free Time Options
The locations of Global Crossroad’s teaching in Peru project (Cusco and Urubamba) are adjacent to fabulous travel, adventure and cultural activities! Machu Picchu tops the list for most Peru volunteers with its majestic and alluring simplicity beckoning from its perch high in the mountains. Reaching the summit does not have to be a week-long commitment! There are options for everyone – trains or trekking will get you to the top in time to witness a breathtaking and magical sunrise.
Local cultural on-goings are easy to seek out with the help of our local in-country staff and other volunteers. Regardless of your project’s location, there are colorful festivals and markets to peruse, many types of Peruvian delicacies to sample and simple outings like bike rides or casual walks during which you can witness animals, birds and the natural beauty of Peru.
Peru’s landscape is varied and ranges from the high tips of the Andes Mountain range to dense Amazonian jungles to the exquisite beaches along the Pacific. There is truly something for everyone in Peru. The adventurer, bird-watcher, quiet canoe-paddler, scuba diver, mountaineer, beach connoisseur, foodie and amateur cultural anthropologist will all find just the right activity in Peru!
