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Serve where you’re needed mostDigital Learning Specialist
Education
Job highlights
- Gain experience in developing e-learning systems that curate existing and new English teaching resources.
- Learn valuable classroom management skills and techniques adapted for different types of learners.
- Experience Guinea’s beautiful culture firsthand.
Guinea • Africa
In partnership with: Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
May 11, 2026Depart on
September 10, 2026Duration
11 monthsAbout the project
University students in Guinea are eager to learn English and basic computer skills with your support.
There is a shortage of English teachers in Guinea. Schools often focus on ensuring students pass exams to advance to the next grade. Theory and grammar are prioritized over utility and effective communication. Traditional teaching approaches offer limited bi-directional interactions and lack research-based practices to adequately support all learners, which can severely limit critical thinking skills and creativity.
As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will collaborate with the university staff to foster student-centered, practice-based learning experiences that develop the students’ English competencies and computer literacy. Together, you will implement a fun, participatory, and hands-on approach to learning that will inspire students to innovate, inspire, and lead their communities with a different way of thinking.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Guinea project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts in related field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
AND
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: Early Childhood; Literacy; Adult English Ed; Vocational English Ed; or Special Education
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Guinea
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Participate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) curriculum and syllabus planning.
Curate and develop a variety of teaching aids to improve English learning.
Teach lessons on internet research and basic computer skills.
Grade students’ evaluations and provide feedback.
Identify opportunities to promote inter-colleague learning and development.
Develop activities that are mutually beneficial for the university and surrounding community.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a movie club or a website development workshop.
Volunteers will be provided housing in an urban community near the university. The Volunteer can expect the housing to include a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and basic furniture.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Guinea country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
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After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with the university staff. You will work together to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Guinea will equip you with French language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart).
To learn more about serving as a couple in Guinea, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Guinea. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
