Tanzania
Secondary schools
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in math
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary certification in math
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Engineering, or Computer Science
OR
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent (15 semester/22 quarter hours) in math
Demonstrated experience working with youth.
Volunteers will live in rural communities within Peace Corps/Tanzania’s current regions of operation: Dodoma, Iringa, Kilimanjaro, Njombe, Tanga and the island of Zanzibar.
Volunteers live just a few hours away from small- to mid-size towns with banks, a variety of shops, markets, local restaurants, and guesthouses. Most Volunteers are housed on the school compound, while others are housed in the village within walking or biking distance to their assigned school. Access to and/or consistency of electricity and running water in homes is not a guarantee.
None
Education
Yes
Tanzania
24
Yes
PCV
No
Prepare lesson plans and teach math using a variety of engaging student‑centered methods.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Organize experiential learning activities, such as field trips or guest speakers.
Support remedial groups and after-school tutoring.
Develop and participate in communities of practice with local educators.
Organize learning opportunities outside the classroom, such as math competitions.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth life skills camps and HIV prevention outreach.
As a Math Teacher, you will be trained on the local curriculum, lesson planning techniques, classroom management practices, and national assessments. Peace Corps/Tanzania will teach you Kiswahili to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with local educators and school staff to assess needs and develop solutions based on available resources.
Learn Swahili, a language spoken by 200 million people across East Africa, from dedicated Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Receive training to effectively teach internationally and manage large classrooms.
Gain a deeper understanding of the 120 ethnic groups that call Tanzania home.
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.
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.
