Liberia
Bachelor's degree in secondary education with a concentration in math.
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Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary certification in math.
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Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, or computer science.
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Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent in math.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Math tutoring or teaching experience at middle and high school levels.
Experience creating lesson plans or student-centered math activities for various proficiency levels.
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 bathe using a bucket. Limited cell coverage should also be expected in some areas.
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Education
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Liberia
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PCV
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Teach math lessons aligned with the national curriculum and connect concepts to real‑world applications.
Create student-centered, interactive instructional materials.
Model classroom strategies that strengthen numeracy, algebra, geometry, and problem-solving skills.
Lead small group or remedial lessons to reinforce key concepts.
Use simple assessment tools to track student progress and inform instruction.
Collaborate with school leaders to advance math‑focused initiatives and improve instructional quality.
Encourage parent and community involvement in supporting students’ math learning.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting math clubs or computer literacy workshops.
As a High School Math Teacher, you will be trained on strategies for strengthening numeracy, student-centered teaching methods, and methods for supporting learners with varied math readiness. Peace Corps/Liberia will teach you Liberian English to help you connect with your school and community. You may work a tutor to learn Kpelle, Lorma, Gio, Mano or Bassa languages.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or urban community where you will collaborate with school staff to assess learning needs and develop solutions based on the curriculum and available resources.
Build stronger classroom instructional skills in mathematics by applying effective teaching strategies, improving lesson delivery, and engaging students in active learning.
Gain practical experience designing exercises that strengthen numeracy, algebraic reasoning, and problem-solving skills in resource-limited classrooms.
Form meaningful relationships while learning about Liberia’s history and culture.
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.
