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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-8 classrooms.
- Learn unique expressions in Caribbean English through your interaction with colleagues and community members.
- Experience the wide variety of foods and cultural activities on these Caribbean islands.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation Curriculum 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
Do you have a passion for teaching math? Schools in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines are seeking support to increase numeracy rates among K-8 students.
A volcanic eruption in 2021 and the COVID-19 pandemic caused learning losses among students. To address these losses the Ministry of Education embarked on an Education Recovery Program to equip teachers and school administrators with the skills and knowledge to improve the teaching of math. After a previous Peace Corps Response Volunteer supported after-school math tutoring, the school reported that 32% of struggling students showed an improvement in their performance.
As Math Support Teacher Trainer, you will collaborate with education officers, school principals, and teachers to strengthen staff capacity. Through your daily interactions, you will also enhance intercultural understanding between the local people and Americans.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our St. Vincent and the Grenadines 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
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How you and the community will make an impact together:
Train K-8 teachers in conducting student assessments and analyzing data.
Facilitate workshops in best practices for teaching math.
Create teaching and learning resources to enhance lesson planning and delivery.
Guide and support staff in creating individualized plans for students.
Assist staff in maintaining records to track student progress.
Support implementation of teaching and learning action plans based on student assessment data.
Assist Ministry of Education to develop 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. Vincent and the Grenadines country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
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After 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a community where you will collaborate with K-8 schools. 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. Vincent and the Grenadines. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
