Uganda
Teacher training colleges
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts in Literacy Education or other relevant field
OR
• 3 or more years of experience in literacy education
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience with basic educational technology tools and online teaching.
Knowledge of participatory training methods or workshop facilitation.
The Volunteers will live independently in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda. Housing will have grid electricity or solar power and running water, but these utilities are unreliable. Mobile internet is widely available, with sufficient speed for video calls.
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Education
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Uganda
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Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers that emphasize evidence-based literacy instruction.
Train teachers on general teaching methods and student-centered approaches.
Conduct teacher training on the integration of engaging technology and digital tools into classroom instruction.
Participate in weekly outreach programs.
Collaborate with college tutors to support the design and production of low-cost, context-relevant teaching aids.
Enhance community-based outreach to bridge gaps between colleges and rural schools.
Assist in organizing and improving the college library to increase access to reading and teaching materials.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a book club or after-school sports.
After a two-week orientation on topics including in-country safety and Uganda’s education system, you will move to a peri-urban community where you will collaborate with the teacher training college staff to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Uganda will equip you with language resources for the local language in your community, and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Support the professional development of new or young teachers in Uganda, making a positive impact on the country’s education for generations to come.
Gain marketable professional skills in instructional design, digital learning, and international development.
Develop lasting relationships with colleagues and community members.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
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.
