Be a cultural ambassador of the U.S. -- inspiring connections through teaching EFL in Jordanian classrooms!

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program in Jordan fosters mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Jordan and the United States. Through this program, American ETAs support English language learning in Jordanian educational institutions. Beyond the classroom, ETAs serve as cultural ambassadors, sharing firsthand perspectives on American culture, traditions, and society while learning from their Jordanian students, colleagues, and communities. The result is a meaningful two-way exchange that strengthens educational and personal connections between the peoples of Jordan and the United States.

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What Will I Do as a Fulbright ETA in Jordan?

As a Fulbright ETA, you will support English language education while working alongside local educators and becoming part of your host community.

• Support English language instruction in your assigned host institution.
• Work with teachers, faculty, and supervisors on lesson planning, classroom activities, and teaching strategies.
• Engage students through English language practice, conversation, and interactive learning activities.
• Participate in academic and community activities that complement your teaching role.
• Share aspects of American culture and society through classroom and community engagement.
• Learn about Jordanian culture, society, education, and everyday life through meaningful interaction with your host community.
• Participate in required Fulbright orientations, conferences, evaluations, and other program activities.

ETAs work part-time, typically 15–20 hours per week, including teaching, preparation, and related academic activities. ETAs work under the supervision of a designated teacher or mentor and are expected to maintain a regular schedule with their host institution.

Why Jordan?

Experience Jordan from Within

As a Fulbright ETA in Jordan, you will live and work within a local community, gaining perspectives on Jordanian education, society, and daily life that go beyond what you can experience as a visitor.

Develop Arabic Through Immersion

Jordan offers the opportunity to use Arabic every day—in your host institution, with colleagues and students, and in your community—turning language learning into part of your everyday life.

Connect Through Cultural Exchange

Build relationships with Jordanian students, educators, and communities while sharing your own experiences as an American. These personal connections are at the heart of the Fulbright experience.

Discover Jordan’s Many Layers

Experience a country where ancient heritage, contemporary society, and diverse communities come together—from everyday life in Jordanian cities to its historic sites, landscapes, and traditions.

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Applicants must meet all general Fulbright eligibility requirements as well as the Jordan-specific requirements by the application deadline. For General requirements, please visit this website to access all information about eligibility and qualifications.

Country specific qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of one year of teaching experience in a classroom setting. This experience can be part-time, full-time, or volunteer and does not need to be consecutive but must total one year.

Classroom experience that may qualify includes:

• Teaching Assistant (TA) experience
• Core teacher experience
• Classroom teaching at any grade level and in any subject
• Part-time, full-time, or volunteer classroom teaching

Please note that tutoring, daycare,  youth supervision or other youth programming, OR non-academic teaching, such as dance, are not considered relevant classroom experience. Ideal candidates are well-rounded, mature, resourceful, flexible, and possess the initiative, leadership, and confidence necessary to teach English in a foreign environment. Preference will be given to those with degrees in TESOL/TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or Education.

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All applicants must complete and submit their application via the Fulbright Online Application. This is where you enter required information, upload documents, and register your recommenders and foreign language evaluator. All information related to application components can be found here.

The Fulbright Commission in Jordan is responsible for placing ETAs in suitable host institutions through a matching process. Finalists are asked to provide information about their preferences and these are matched to institutional profiles and needs. however, final placement is determined by the Commission.

ETAs may be placed with eligible educational institutions such as schools, universities, NGOs, INGOs, or other organizations supporting English language education across Jordan. Placements may vary from year to year, and geographic distribution is considered as part of the program.

• One-time settling in allowance
• A monthly stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period
• A monthly transportation allowance
• International travel benefits
• A one-time Professional allowance
• Accident and sickness health benefits
• 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
• 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
• English language teaching preparatory course

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To view the Fulbright Catalog of Awards, please click here.