PCV
Kenya
Kenya
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.
High schools
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Volunteers live within three kilometers of their work sites in community or school staff housing. Houses are not shared with other staff or family members, even when located within a host family compound. Each home has facilities for cooking, bathing, and either indoor toilets or outdoor latrines. Volunteers may have to carry water from a local water source up to 100 meters from their home and may not have reliable electricity. Volunteers can access the regional capital of Kisumu via public transportation within five hours.
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Build your teaching skills by helping rural high school students and teachers in Kenya achieve better educational outcomes in math and science.
Gain valuable experience integrating technology into STEM education where these resources are needed most.
Experience the warmth of Kenyan culture and build lasting friendships through cultural exchange and community engagement.
Conduct classroom instruction in math and/or science subjects.
Prepare teaching and learning materials in line with the high school competency-based curriculum.
Promote creativity, innovation, and the practical application of STEM concepts in real-world situations.
Integrate technology into teaching and learning.
Design activities and projects that support learning beyond the classroom.
Develop and improve resources such as libraries and computer and science laboratories.
Promote independent study, research, and project-based learning skills among students.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s priorities, such as small grant projects and STEM camps or clubs.
As a High School STEM Teacher, you will be trained on the Kenyan math and/or science curriculum, lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching methodology. In addition, you will receive comprehensive culture, health, safety, and language training. Peace Corps/Kenya will teach you Kiswahili to help you comfortably live in and communicate with your host community. You will also receive language resources and may learn Kenyan Sign Language, Dholuo, and Luhya.
After 10 weeks of pre-service training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with high school staff, teachers, and students. You will work with the community to assess their needs and develop solutions based on the priorities of the Ministry of Education and the school where you are placed.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
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.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
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.
