Education

This is the largest area of need as identified by the countries asking for Peace Corps assistance. A benefit of Volunteering as a teacher is that some states waive student teaching requirements or provide preliminary teaching credentials for returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Volunteers introduce innovative teaching methodologies, encourage critical thinking in the classroom, and integrate content such as health education and environmental awareness into English, math, science, and other subjects. Many also work in curriculum or materials development and train teachers informally or formally in conversational English, academic subjects, or methodology, thus achieving a truly sustainable impact.

Most education positions begin in May/June. All education positions require at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Click on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for Volunteers in education.

Primary Teacher Training

Act as a resource for elementary school teachers and occasionally provide classroom instruction.

Secondary English Teaching

Teach conversational English, English as a foreign language, or content-based English in middle and high schools.

Math/Science Teacher Training

Teach basic concepts, including remedial math, geometry, algebra, statistics, probability, and calculus.

English Teacher Training

Train student teachers at teachers' colleges or provide in-service training to experienced teachers.

Special Education Training

Work with education offices, schools, and local teachers, focusing on methodology, individualized instruction, classroom management, and resource development.
Learn how Volunteers' imagination lead to sign language education in Kenya.

University English

Work with university-level students who need enhanced English-language skills to utilize academic and technical resources published in English.

Last updated Aug 04 2009