Job Description

Post

Sierra Leone

Required Skills

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).

Desired Skills

All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:

• Demonstrated ability to re-imagine resources and/or work with limited resources to provide high-quality instruction, tutoring, and extracurricular activities.
• Experience supporting learners 6-12 years old.

Living Conditions

Volunteers are placed throughout Sierra Leone’s eastern, northern, and southern regions. Volunteers will live in their own independent housing that typically includes two rooms and a small parlor, along with either an indoor or outdoor bathroom. Shortly after arrival, Volunteers will receive a local SIM card for their smartphone; however, the Volunteer should be prepared for inconsistent cell service and internet connectivity. While public transportation is available, a bicycle can be provided to interested Volunteers.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Education

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

Sierra Leone

Assignment Length (months)

24

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCV

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Incorporate research-based strategies in the classroom to ensure all student needs are met.
Prepare fun, hands-on lessons and supportive materials for students ages 6–12.

Teach interactive English literacy lessons that build phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Address foundational learning gaps to support student progress.

Provide training on language-enrichment strategies and effective grading and evaluation practices.

Identify opportunities to integrate life skills lessons into existing subjects.

Encourage community engagement for English language learning outside of the classroom.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as developing a school library or reading club.

Training

As an Elementary School Literacy Teacher, you will be trained on effective lesson planning, classroom management best practices, and student-centered methodologies. Peace Corps/Sierra Leone will teach you Krio to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and may learn Mende, Kono, Susu, Loko, or other local languages.

After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with the staff at an elementary school to assess the learning needs and develop solutions based on national curriculum and available resources.

Job Highlights

Become skilled in student-centered lesson planning and classroom management while making a positive impact.
Gain classroom teaching experience and learn to navigate educational challenges in a resource-limited community.
Learn Krio from skilled language and interculture facilitators.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Living Conditions

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.

No Degree Required

Yes