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Serve where you’re needed mostScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Specialist
Education
Job highlights
- Share your passion for math and science through hands-on instruction.
- Practice your French language skills through daily conversations.
- Gain insight into Cameroon’s education system and exchange skills with other educators.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
January 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 9, 2026Duration
10 monthsAbout the project
Educators with experience and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are needed in Cameroon.
Cameroon has staked its vision for economic growth and technological advancement on STEM instruction. To meet this vision, the country is transitioning from a teacher-centered system to a more interactive student-centered, competency-based system. This transition from a teacher-centered education system to a student-centered system brings its own challenges. While teachers are struggling with creating competency-based learning experiences, students are still adjusting to the new, more interactive system.
As a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Specialist, you will collaborate with staff at secondary schools. Together, you will identify opportunities to strengthen the capacities of teachers and students, especially young girls who may abandon STEM studies due to societal stereotypes or fall behind due to more responsibilities at home.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Cameroon 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: French
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 Cameroon
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and facilitate one or two interactive classes, such as math, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and statistics.
Train teachers on the use of digital tools, student-centered methods, and research-based teaching practices that support all learners.
Participate in lesson-study with a fellow teacher for peer feedback on lesson plans.
Develop sustainable guides and visual aids with local supplies.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as girl empowerment clubs and extracurricular activities.
Volunteers will live independently as close to the school as possible. Volunteers can expect to live in either the central or southern regions
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Cameroon country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Cameroon
Rebeca C.
High School Teacher
"Agriculture is a big part of life in my village, and getting involved in it has been incredibly rewarding. No matter how much effort I put into lesson plans or projects, being out there working alongside the community speaks volumes."
See full Volunteer profile
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a semi-rural or peri-urban community where you will collaborate with secondary school staff. You will work to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Cameroon 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 must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
