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Serve where you’re needed mostMath Support Teacher Trainer
Education
Job highlights
- Share your skills to strengthen math education in K-6 classrooms.
- Learn unique expressions in Caribbean English and French Creole through your interaction with colleagues and community members.
- Experience the special island culture and diverse foods and activities on Saint Lucia.
St. Lucia • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Curriculum and Materials Development Unit
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 31, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Calling all math educators! Schools in Saint Lucia are seeking your skills to support K-6 math achievement.
The pandemic impacted student learning, and schools across the island are still trying to catch up. A recovery plan is in effect to strengthen the capacity of educators in teaching math, with the goal of attaining grade level among primary students and an increase in one grade level for struggling students.
As Math Support Teacher Trainer, you will collaborate with education officers, school principals, and teachers to strengthen staff capacity. Through your interactions with colleagues and community members, you will also enhance intercultural understanding between the people of Saint Lucia and Americans.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our St. Lucia project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Science/STEM field, or Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in relevant field (e.g., education) with certification or significant relevant experience in STEM
OR
2 or more years of relevant teaching experience
OR
2 or more years of specialized experience in one of the following areas: Math, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, or Art
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 St. Lucia
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Conduct assessment of teachers to determine training needs.
Train teachers in conducting student assessments and analyzing data.
Facilitate workshops in best practices for teaching math.
Create appropriate teaching and learning resources to enhance lesson planning and delivery.
Guide and support staff in creating individualized plans for students.
Support implementation of teaching and learning action plans based on student assessment data.
Develop and facilitate professional learning communities for primary school teachers.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school sports and clubs.
Volunteers live in houses or apartments and take a bus to their workplace. Some housing may be stand alone and some may be within family home structures.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our St. Lucia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in St. Lucia
Blaine C.
Education Volunteer
"To truly have a sense of community, we need to know and interact with the people we share a space with. To be part of a community is an intentional act that fills me with a sense of belonging."
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After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a community where you will collaborate with a primary school. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Eastern Caribbean will equip you with Creole language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
No couples are accepted for this position.
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 St. Lucia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
