Job Description
The Fulbright Teacher Exchanges Programs, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX, offer U.S. and international educators opportunities to develop leadership skills, build global networks, and bring international perspectives into classrooms. These fully funded programs include short- and long-term exchanges, both outbound (U.S. teachers abroad) and inbound (international teachers to the U.S.), aimed at promoting mutual understanding and educational excellence through cross-cultural exchange.
Role Description:
Participants engage in professional development through teaching, co-teaching, observing, and collaborating on innovative education projects with peers in host countries. Programs often include classroom experience, curriculum development, school visits, and cultural activities. Teachers return to their home institutions with enriched pedagogical strategies and global competence that benefit both students and school communities.
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Location:
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Outbound: Over 70 countries globally
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Inbound: U.S. host schools
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Application Cycle:
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Annual for most programs, with selections announced by summer
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What You’ll Need:
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Current full-time employment as a primary or secondary school teacher or administrator in the U.S. or a participating country
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Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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Demonstrated commitment to education and intercultural exchange
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Proficiency in English (for international participants)
Preferred or Required Qualifications:
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Experience in curriculum development, teacher training, or community outreach
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Leadership potential and willingness to share exchange experiences with home institutions
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Interest in global education and collaborative teaching
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Adaptability to new cultural and classroom environments
Benefits and Perks:
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Fully funded international travel, housing, and program-related expenses
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Monthly living stipend and travel allowance (varies by program and host country)
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Pre-departure orientation and in-country support
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Opportunities for professional growth, school partnerships, and long-term collaboration
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Access to a global alumni network of Fulbright educators and leaders
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Certificate of completion and potential eligibility for additional funding or awards
Program Variants Include:
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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program
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Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms
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Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools
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Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program
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Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
Where and How You Can Apply:
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Applications must be submitted online through the official Fulbright Teacher Exchanges website
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Typical materials include a resume/CV, personal statement, reference letters, institutional endorsement, and proposed educational project or research plan
