Ghana
Primary and secondary schools for the Deaf
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education (general or with emphasis in visually- or hearing-impaired)
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with state certification in special education (general or with emphasis in visually- or hearing-impaired)
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Education with experience working with persons who are learning disabled, developmentally disabled, emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, multiply handicapped, hearing-impaired, or visually-impaired
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with experience working in classrooms or residential homes with persons who are learning disabled, developmentally disabled, emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, multiply handicapped, hearing-impaired, or visually-impaired
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).
Experience in lesson planning, teaching, or practicing trade skills, such as art, cooking, and sewing.
Deaf Education Volunteers are placed in urban or peri‑urban communities in the following regions: Eastern, Ashanti, Central and Bono. Volunteers may live on school campuses alongside students and staff. Amenities vary by site. Expect public transport on rough roads and professional dress norms; flexibility is key.
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Education
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Ghana
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PCV
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Plan lessons aligned with student-centered pedagogy and GSL instruction.
Teach assigned subjects, including literacy, math, and vocational skills.
Support remedial groups alongside Ghanaian teachers.
Grade homework and examinations.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Organize after-school clubs, games, sports, and tutoring.
Engage community and parent teacher associations to raise awareness of Deaf education.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens and creative arts.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will be trained to support student-centered instruction and inclusive practices for learners with diverse needs. Peace Corps/Ghana will teach you Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) to help you connect with and support the students.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to an urban or peri-urban community where you will collaborate with school staff to assess needs and design solutions that strengthen student achievement and the capacities of local teachers.
Learn and practice Ghanaian Sign Language with students and community members.
Build vocational and academic skills through inclusive classroom and after‑school activities.
Experience Ghana’s welcoming culture and the country’s rich traditions.
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.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
