About the opportunity
This position is a part-time 0110 Teacher vacancy located at Sigonella Elementary School in Sigonella, Italy. The role involves selecting, adapting, or modifying teaching methods and materials, supporting and motivating students to meet grade-level standards, collaborating with teachers and parents, and planning long-range lesson plans and daily class work. All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. The schedule is 20 hours per pay period under a permanent, seasonal appointment.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration ranging from 57,675 to 114,825 USD per annum
- Potential foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters and home leave for selectees initially recruited from the United States
- Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities on a space-available and reimbursable basis
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen and not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Family of overseas employees, or a Military spouse
- Must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
- Must have academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours in general education coursework and 18 semester hours in professional teacher education coursework
- Must have completed student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program, or have one year of successful full-time employment as an educator
- Must have a minimum of 15 semester hours in mathematics, including a course in diagnosis and remediation of math difficulties and a methods of teaching math course
- Must be certified or certifiable in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, holding a valid fully professional state teaching license or equivalent
Required documents
- Online EAS application
- Valid fully professional state teaching license or certification
- Eligibility documentation if applicable, such as SF-50, DD-214, or SF-15 for veteran's preference
- Sponsor orders including the date reporting, if applying under Military Spouse Preference or Family Member Preference
- Copies of all applicable unofficial or official transcripts, including Bachelor's, Master's, EDS, or Doctorate transcripts
When to apply
- Date posted: October 20, 2026
- Application closing date: November 3, 2026 at 23:59:59
How to apply
- Prepare all required documentation including transcripts, license, and eligibility paperwork
- Submit a completed application package through the Department of War Education Activity Employment Application System via their online portal
- Do not apply via USAJOBS as applications submitted there will not be accepted
Additional information
- Position control number is 888749600 with announcement number NC7X-27-13090371-EAS-R
- Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction 1315.19
- Position is covered by the Overseas Federation of Teachers bargaining unit
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should notify ra@dodea.edu
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong fit for certified educators with a background in mathematics instruction and early childhood or elementary education.
- Ideal for U.S. citizens, military spouses, or family members of overseas employees currently residing in or able to relocate to the local commuting area of Sigonella, Italy.
- Well-suited for teachers seeking part-time overseas employment within the Department of Defense education system.
What should you think carefully about?
- Candidates must strictly reside within the local commuting area of Sigonella, Italy, to be eligible.
- Applications must be submitted via the specific Department of War Education Activity Employment Application System rather than USAJOBS.
- Medical and dental care access for civilian employees and families at military facilities is strictly on a space-available and reimbursable basis, requiring careful consideration of local host-nation medical facilities.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a targeted opportunity for qualified educators to gain valuable international teaching experience within a specialized grade-level environment abroad. It fits professionals aiming to build a career in overseas Department of Defense education systems while working a part-time schedule.
Our take
Qualified U.S. citizen teachers with relevant mathematics preparation and appropriate licensure who reside in the Sigonella area or meet military spouse/family overseas criteria should apply before the November 2026 deadline. Candidates unable to meet the specific local residence or licensure requirements should not apply.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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