TESOL International Association
English Teacher
Requirements
Candidates must be native-level English speakers with a degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Education, or a related field, along with teaching experience at the secondary level. A passion for cultural immersion and nation-building is essential.
Job Description
Teach in the Heart of the Silk Road: A National Mission in Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan is launching a historic, government-backed national reform, and we are looking for visionary English teachers to lead the way.
This is your chance to join a stable, prestigious government initiative aimed at transforming the future of a nation. By joining us, you become a Cultural Ambassador, shaping the next generation of leaders in Central Asia while developing your own career on an international stage.
Uzbekistan offers a rare combination: a fantastic international salary in one of the world's most affordable regions.
Benefits Include
- Monthly Salary: $2,000 - $3,500 USD (Experience-based).
- Free Housing: Private, fully furnished accommodation with zero rent.
- High Savings Potential: With most major costs covered, teachers often save over 80% of their income-roughly $2,400+ per month in disposable wealth.
- Full Support: Annual return flights, 100% medical insurance, and all visa/registration costs reimbursed.
Join a secure, multi-phase contract pathway designed for long-term professional development:
- Phase 1: Initial term through May 2026.
- Phase 2: Summer vacation coverage.
- Phase 3: Transition into a stable, renewable 12-month contract.
Live and work in legendary cities like Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Immerse yourself in the world-famous hospitality of the Silk Road, explore breathtaking architecture, and experience a vibrant, safe, and welcoming society.
Your Role
- Teach: Deliver 20 high-impact contact hours to students (Grades 9-11).
- Mentor: Lead 2 hours of weekly seminars to upskill local faculty.
- Inspire: Facilitate 6 hours of extracurricular immersion activities.
- Native-level English speakers with a passion for secondary education.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in TESOL, Linguistics, or Education OR a degree in any field + CELTA/TEFL/TESOL certification.
- Experience: Teaching English at the secondary/high school level.
- Spirit: Energetic professionals eager for cultural immersion and nation-building.
Join the National Education Reform of Uzbekistan and build a career that matters.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic transformation-apply today and start your journey to the heart of the Silk Road!
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About TESOL International Association
Founded in 1966, TESOL International Association is a professional community of educators, researchers, administrators, and students committed to advancing excellence in English language teaching for speakers of other languages worldwide. With more than 10,000 members representing more than 100 countries, TESOL fosters the exchange of ideas, research, and peer-to-peer knowledge, and provides expertise, resources, and a powerful voice on issues affecting the profession. Through professional development programs, its International Conference, interest sections, and publications, TESOL engages tens of thousands of professionals to collaborate globally and create a world of opportunity for millions of people of all ages who want to learn English. Those who engage with the TESOL LinkedIn page must follow our code of conduct at https://www.tesol.org/code-of-conduct/.