Liberia
Bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentration in any science.
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Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary certification in science.
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Bachelor's degree in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
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Bachelor's degree in any physical science or any biological science or equivalent.
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Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or physics.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience in conducting basic science laboratory activities or demonstrations for biology, chemistry, or physics.
Previous experience working with youth in an educational or mentoring setting, especially in resource-limited environment.
Background in designing and adapting hands-on science activities using locally available or low-cost materials.
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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PCV
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Prepare low-cost materials and organize safe laboratory sessions.
Conduct science laboratory demonstrations aligned with the curriculum.
Train students in basic laboratory skills, safety procedures, and proper handling of equipment.
Design simple experiments using locally available resources.
Assist in maintaining, organizing, and inventorying laboratory equipment.
Support after-school tutoring or study sessions to strengthen students’ understanding of science content.
Develop strategies for integrating practical activities into regular lesson plans.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting science fairs or digital literacy workshops.
As a High School Science Teacher, you will be trained on practical science instruction, student-centered teaching approaches, laboratory organization, and methods for supporting learners with varied science readiness. 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 local languages.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or bustling town community where you will collaborate with educators and school staff. You will work with the community to assess the science-learning needs and develop solutions aligned with the curriculum.
Gain experience in designing engaging science activities in resource-limited settings.
Learn Liberia English and develop lifelong friendships through rich cultural exchange.
Live within a welcoming community and experience its cultural traditions.
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.
