Guinea
Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation
Bachelor of Arts plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts in related field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
AND
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: Early Childhood; Literacy; Adult English Ed; Vocational English Ed; or Special Education
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Strong background in computer skills and web research.
French language skills.
Volunteers will be provided housing in an urban community near the university. The Volunteer can expect the housing to include a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and basic furniture.
None
Education
Yes
Guinea
11
Yes
PCR
No
Yes
Participate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) curriculum and syllabus planning.
Curate and develop a variety of teaching aids to improve English learning.
Teach lessons on internet research and basic computer skills.
Grade students’ evaluations and provide feedback.
Identify opportunities to promote inter-colleague learning and development.
Develop activities that are mutually beneficial for the university and surrounding community.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a movie club or a website development workshop.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with the university staff. You will work together to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Guinea 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.
Gain experience in developing e-learning systems that curate existing and new English teaching resources.
Learn valuable classroom management skills and techniques adapted for different types of learners.
Experience Guinea’s beautiful culture firsthand.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
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).
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.
