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Education
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Apply by
December 15, 2025Know by
March 1, 2026Depart on
July 14, 2026Duration
11 monthsAbout the project
Pathlight Belize has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as STEAM Education Support Specialist/Teacher Trainer in various District Education Centres (DEC) and substations. While STEAM components exist across some schools in Belize, a formal widespread STEAM framework is still emerging within Belize. Select secondary schools offer more concentrated science, tech, and mathematics courses, including introductory computer programming, design technology, agriculture science, and business tech programs. Recognizing STEAM’s necessity for spurring development and innovation, Belizean education leaders have outlined proposals to transform curriculum and teaching capacity around STEAM literacy for international competitiveness.
The PCRVs will collaborate with PathLight staff, school leaders and teachers in developing engaging, project-based lessons and facilitate experiential learning activities using STEAM approaches particularly for the upper elementary grades. The PCRV will co-facilitate school-based activities, guide learning in communities of practice via teacher training, and support teachers through innovative STEAM pedagogies within a low-resource context.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Belize together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Belize project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
• BA/BS in Science/STEM field OR BA/BS in relevant field (e.g. education) with certification or significant relevant experience in STEM;
• 2 or more years of relevant teaching experience;
• 2 or more years of specialized experience in one of the following areas: Math, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Earth Sciences or Art.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP:
Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, 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 Belize
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 Belize country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Belize
Genevieve L.
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"I’ve learned that my curiosity for all things Belizean is matched by Belizeans’ curiosity about all things American!"
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To learn more about serving as a couple in Belize, 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 Belize. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
