Job Description

PCR

Kenya

Country

Kenya

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), or in a related field (e.g., education) with a teaching certification.

AND

Two or more years of teaching experience in one of the following areas: math, chemistry, physics, computer science, biology, earth sciences, or art.

Partner Organization Name

Futures Infinite or Kiwimbi International

Language Requirement

None

Living Conditions

Volunteers live within three kilometers of their work sites in community or organization 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.

No Degree Required

No

Primary Sector

Education

Assignment Length (months)

12

Accepts Couples

Yes

Featured Job

No

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Posted on LinkedIn

Yes

Job Highlights

Improve teaching skills while 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.

Activities

Facilitate project-based learning among students to stimulate creativity and innovation.

Train teachers in digital skills and technology use in formal and informal settings.

Promote the access and use of laboratory and library resources to supplement STEM learning among students.

Organize extracurricular STEM activities such as code clubs, robotics camps, space days, science fairs, and math contests.

Facilitate community-based learning activities (e.g., visits to farms, water recycling plants, and school gardens) to contextualize STEM concepts.

Co-plan and co-teach STEM subjects in the classroom to bridge academic gaps.

Develop a virtual resource bank for Kenyan teachers to supplement locally available STEM resources.

Monitor and evaluate programs by collecting data, documenting and generating reports to assess program outcomes, and recommending interventions.

Provide mentorship, resources, and ideas to other schools and Volunteers.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as writing a grant to improve school resources or hosting a STEM-related event.

Training

After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, the Kenyan educational system, and a partner organization introductions, you will move to a rural or semi-rural community. You will work with your partner organization and your community to assess their community’s needs and develop a work plan in line with the organization’s established goals.

Peace Corps/Kenya will equip you with Kiswahili language resources and may pair you with a tutor to build your basic language skills and better connect with the community.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Living Conditions

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.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.