Sierra Leone
Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School, Supporting Literacy in Primary Schools, Junior High school and senior high school
Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
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The Volunteer will reside in one of the country’s eastern, southern, or northern regions, in modest housing—often two rooms plus a small parlor—with either an indoor or outdoor bathroom. Shortly after arrival, the Volunteer 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.
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Education
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Sierra Leone
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PCV
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Collaborate with teachers to incorporate research-based teaching practices.
Prepare lesson plans that expand subject-specific vocabulary.
Teach engaging English, math, or science lessons that cater to different proficiency levels and learning styles.
Create low-cost instructional aids and classroom materials that complement the national curriculum.
Strengthen assessment practices to adequately prepare the students for national exams.
Identify opportunities to integrate life skills lessons into existing subjects.
Design activities and projects that promote learning outside the classroom.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a reading club or a health club.
As a High School English and STEM 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 to learn a site language such as Mende, Temne, Mandingo, Limba, Kono, Susu, Koranko, Fullah, or Loko.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with school staff. You will work with the community to assess the learning needs and develop solutions based on the national curriculum requirements and available resources.
Acquire practical training on science, technology, English, and mathematics (STEM) approaches that will support your teaching profession.
Learn Krio from skilled language and intercultural facilitators.
Enjoy living in a multi-cultural environment while building lasting connections with community members.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than 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)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
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