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Education
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Jamaica • North America
In partnership with: Jamaica Library Service(JLS), Region 5
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
November 15, 2025Know by
January 1, 2026Depart on
June 1, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as Library Curriculum Developer and Facilitator with JLS Region 5. As the largest Agency of the Ministry of Education, the JLS has always provided supplementary support for the students at the infant, primary and secondary levels. With the introduction of the New Standards Curriculum (NSC) the need has arisen for specialized support for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. In 2009, JLS launched an Early Literacy Stimulation program for Parents Reading With Babies and Toddlers, and this program is viewed as a key step towards early literacy from home as it would prepare parents to introduce reading, assist language development and create a solid foundation for learning before the kindergarten years. The program needs to be rebranded and re-launched with a purpose to impact early reading at the kindergarten and infant school level. The support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) has been requested to work on revitalizing the Early Lap-Reading and creating a support system for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination.
The PCRV will work with the parish teams on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination and Early Lap-Reading program. The initial assessment will involve conducting a sector inventory, mapping of services, and interviews among senior management, middle management, curriculum unit staff, and teachers to provide insights into the recent history and current aims of leadership in specific operational terms. The overall goal of this assignment is to develop a standardized framework for the Parent and Toddlers Lap-reading program and create a proposal on the ways in which the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) center will help students to prepare for the PEP assessment in Language Arts.
Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change as a result of partner needs or other external factors. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Jamaica together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Jamaica project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
MA in Education, Library and Information Studies or related fields.
Three years’ experience implementing literacy or library-based learning initiatives in settings that include children from diverse and low-income communities.
Experience in assessment and report writing; training and facilitation.
Working knowledge of qualitative research methodologies.
Ability to live and work under challenging emotional and physical conditions.
Ability to work within a regional team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated flexibility in cross-cultural environment.
Ability to engage at all levels – community to policy.
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Jamaica and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Jamaica. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Jamaican citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Jamaica, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Jamaica, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
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 Jamaica
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Jamaica country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Jamaica
Sophia Z.
Agriculture Advisor
"I do my best to remain flexible as the organization navigates the many challenges they face, rather than pushing through projects and priorities that may not serve their changing needs."
See full Volunteer profile
To learn more about serving as a couple in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
