Liberia
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
At least 3 months of work experience in early childhood development, elementary education, or youth development.
Experience in literacy-focused engagement strategies, such as tutoring, mentoring, or reading clubs.
Demonstrated ability to foster supportive, student-centered learning environment.
The Volunteer will live in a self-contained apartment or house with a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area. Housing in rural areas may have inconsistent running water or electricity. The Volunteer should be prepared for an outdoor pit latrine and to use a bucket for bathing. Limited cell coverage should also be expected in some areas.
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Education
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Liberia
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Yes
PCV
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Plan and facilitate communities of practice for teachers.
Develop age-appropriate classroom routines and instructional practices.
Create and model simple teaching and learning with local educators
Lead small group reading sessions to reinforce foundational literacy skills.
Support school improvement projects or literacy-focused initiatives.
Facilitate or assist with community or parent engagement activities that promote early grade reading.
Mentor teachers through informal coaching, modeling, and shared reflection.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting after-school reading clubs or digital literacy sessions.
As an Elementary School Literacy Teacher, you will be trained on early grade literacy instruction, classroom management strategies, and community engagement. Peace Corps/Liberia will teach you Liberian English to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You may work with a tutor to learn Kpelle, Lorma, Gio, Mano, or Bassa.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to rural or bustling town community where you will collaborate with the staff at an elementary school and the education office. You will work with the community to assess literacy learning needs and develop solutions based on the curriculum.
Gain hands-on teaching experience using evidence‑based literacy strategies that make a difference in student learning.
Exchange knowledge and build meaningful professional relationships with Liberian educators.
Develop intercultural competence and adaptability—skills essential for global careers.
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.
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 that serve in this country must be legally married to avoid conflicts that are not aligned with cultural and religious beliefs.
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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.
