Position Vacancy: Peace Corps/Tonga
Part-Time Language and Cultural Facilitator
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Language Cultural Facilitator (Part-Time)
OPENING DATE: 26 February 2026
CLOSING DATE: 18 March 2026
CONTRACT DATES: June 01, 2026, to September 04, 2026
SALARY RANGE: TOP 65 - 93 Daily Rate (dependent on experience)
The United States Peace Corps/Tonga is looking for two qualified persons to fill the position of Peace Corps Part Time - Language and Culture Facilitator (LCF) for trainings in 2026. These are part-time, non-permanent, positions. These Part-Time LCFs will be trained as LCFs but only asked to work in the event they are needed during pre-service training of new Peace Corps Trainees.
Job Purpose
All LCFs work closely with the Language and Cultural Coordinator (LCC), and the Training Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate the Language and Culture portion of about a 14-week training (from June 01 to September 04, 2026) for newly arrived American Volunteers who will be living in Tonga for the next two years.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree (must indicate in the cover letter).
Experience
A balanced mix of:
- Experience in language tutoring or teaching (must indicate in the cover letter).
- Experience in instructional learning materials or resources.
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (must indicate in the cover letter).
Skills
- Advanced level skills in speaking, reading and writing Tongan and English (must indicate language proficiency in the cover letter).
- Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Available to work, based on the entire contract dates of June 01, start date to September 04, end date (must indicate in the cover letter).
- Willingness to be on duty in assigned community-based training site for duration of training (approx. 2 to 3 months).
- A citizen of host country or has current, valid authorization to work in host country.
Desired Qualifications
- Diploma in education or related fields is an asset.
- Experience teaching the Tongan language is an asset.
- Ability and confidence in developing and delivering creative and interactive language lessons using second language methodologies.
- Willingness to learn and use multi-level and experiential approach to teaching.
- Knowledge of education system of Tonga and issues affecting students’ language learning.
- Knowledge of adult education methodologies and formal/non-formal education techniques.
- Knowledge of Tonga’s history, geography, cultural traditions/heritage.
- Must demonstrate flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, respect, cultural sensitivity, among others, when carrying out roles/responsibilities and when supporting PCTs.
How to apply
Candidates interested in the position must submit (1) a resume (CV); (2) a cover letter that describes how the candidate meets the required qualifications; and (3) a list of three work references with current contact information, via:
Email: to-hrtonga [at] peacecorps [dot] gov
Mail: DMO, U.S. Peace Corps/Tonga, PO Box 147, Nuku’alofa, TONGA
In person: Peace Corps/Tonga Office, Hala Tupoulahi, Fasi-moe-Afi, Nuku’alofa
Or call telephone number 8825801 ext.112
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The full Statement of Work can be obtained by sending a request to to-hrtonga [at] peacecorps [dot] gov or visiting https://www.peacecorps.gov/tonga/contracts-and-vacancies/
Visit the Peace Corps/Tonga web site for more information on Peace Corps Tonga: tonga.peacecorps.gov.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday 18th March 2026.
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