PCV
Tanzania
Tanzania
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.
Middle schools, high schools
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During training, Volunteers will live in a private room within a host family’s house. Volunteers will then move to a rural community not far from the assigned middle or high school. Housing accommodations may range from simple two‑room homes to modest walk‑up apartments. Amenities vary by site, and while some locations offer running water and electricity, access is not guaranteed. Available transportation includes taxis, bajajs (3-wheeled transport), minibuses, and buses.
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Receive practical, high-quality training on Tanzania’s national curriculum, student-centered approaches, and effective classroom management—essential skills for a career in education.
Build confidence as a public speaker and grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on young students.
Learn Swahili while developing strong community relationships and experiencing Tanzanian culture.
Identify foundational math concepts and teach the essential concepts and skills students need for mastery.
Introduce interactive, hands‑on classroom strategies that support long-term science comprehension.
Teach physics, chemistry, and biology from the national curriculum using a STEM-aligned, inquiry-based approach.
Coach students to develop confidence, persistence, and goals in pursuing future academic and career pathways.
Design, administer, and analyze pre‑ and post‑assessments to measure learning growth.
Plan and teach lessons that reinforce key vocabulary and incorporate guest speakers who are STEM role models.
Develop and facilitate hands‑on, discovery‑focused activities that promote exploration and inquiry.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s priorities, such as supporting after-school clubs and summer camps.
As a Middle and High School Teacher, you will be trained on the national curriculum, student-centered approaches, and effective classroom management. Peace Corps/Tanzania will teach you Swahili to help you live comfortably and connect with the community.
After 11 weeks of pre-service training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with educators and staff at a middle or high school to assess science education needs and develop long-term solutions.
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 qualify for a position in the same sector as 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.
