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Eastern Caribbean
Dominica
Bachelor's degree in literacy education or relevant field.
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Three or more years of experience in literacy education.
Ministries of Education
None
Volunteers spend their first week in a shared double bedroom before moving to independent houses or apartments, either standalone or within a host family compound. Housing is simple, often with open‑air designs and basic appliances; many lack hot water, washing machines, and air conditioning, though electricity, cellular service, and internet are generally reliable. Volunteers commute by bus to their worksites and major shopping areas, generally 25–30 minutes away.
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Expand your early childhood or literacy education expertise by gaining a deeper understanding of the unique learning challenges faced by elementary school students in Eastern Caribbean.
Develop foundational Kwéyòl/Creole language skills through immersive, daily conversations.
Experience the culture and traditions of Eastern Caribbean communities.
Analyze student performance data to identify learning trends, gaps, and opportunities for targeted interventions.
Provide guidance in designing instructional strategies and remediation plans for students.
Develop instructional materials, assessment instruments, and intervention resources.
Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive, non-evaluative feedback to strengthen instructional delivery.
Model evidence-based strategies and literacy practices to support effective teaching.
Promote and demonstrate the use of digital tools, applications, and technologies that enhance lessons.
Plan and facilitate professional development on literacy instruction and the integration of technology.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as conducting parent engagement sessions.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a peri-urban community where you will collaborate with the Ministry of Education and schools to assess the learning needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Eastern Caribbean will equip you with introductory Creole/Kwéyòl language skills, and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
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.
