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Serve where you’re needed mostSTEM Lab and Teaching Methodologies Specialist
Education
Job highlights
Mexico • North America
In partnership with: Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo (UPMH)
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
December 15, 2025Know by
March 1, 2026Depart on
July 13, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
The Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo (UPMH) in Mexico have requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a STEM lab and teaching methodologies specialist. Mexico has a growing demand for skilled professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, with a particular emphasis on increasing the participation of women and girls in these fields.
The PCRV will be expected to teach and advise students; facilitate a learning environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage and work in a collaborative manner with those of other cultures or backgrounds; and identify opportunities to build capacity and establish national and international partnerships. The goal of this assignment is to strengthen the abilities of students to research, innovate, access professional opportunities, and collaborate internationally.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Mexico together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Candidates who are either dual citizens of Mexico and the U.S., or who were born in Mexico and became U.S. citizens after 1998, are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Mexico. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. Under Mexican law, anyone born in Mexico who became a U.S. citizen after 1998, or anyone holding dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship, is considered a citizen of Mexico and not of the United States. If such an individual were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situations in Mexico, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you fit either of these categories, we encourage you to look for other opportunities with Peace Corps. Please note, the Peace Corps welcomes and encourages individuals with Mexican heritage but who do not hold citizenship with Mexico to apply.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Mexico project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have 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.
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 Mexico
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 Mexico country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Mexico
Douglas C.
English Language Facilitator
"I appreciate that for my current engagement the discussions have become increasingly valuable as we’ve become better acquainted and as I’ve learned to be more of an active listener."
See full Volunteer profile
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 Mexico. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
