Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award - Zambia

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Zambia aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Zambia. Located in Southern Africa, Zambia has a population of close to 18 million people consisting of about 73 ethnic groups, with seven major languages described as national languages. Although Zambia uses English as the official language and as the language of instruction in schools, many students are bilingual or multilingual depending on their upbringing. The ETA program will assist EducationUSA students, high schools, and those at teacher training institutions to acquire a solid grasp of the English language so that they can excel in their academic and professional endeavors. ETAs spend approximately 20 hours per week assisting and supporting vocational instructors and teachers in training and working on additional projects. ETA roles may include giving presentations on topics related to the United States, preparing classroom activities, modeling interactive activities with partner teachers, and encouraging students to communicate in English. ETAs may assist in a variety of academic formats such as one-on-one tutoring or co-teaching large groups. ETAs are also encouraged to create their own projects with institutions or communities, including literacy celebration weeks, youth groups, women's groups, journalism clubs, book clubs, debate clubs, and more. Placements will be made at teacher training colleges, community/educational organizations promoting education and English literacy, and higher learning institutions as appropriate. ETAs will also be involved in programming for American Spaces and assisting EducationUSA cohorts with essays and SAT preparations. The program begins in January and lasts for 9 months, with placements primarily in the capital city or regional cities. This is a prestigious program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The award includes a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health benefits, mental health support, English language teaching preparatory course, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government.