Rwanda
Teacher training colleges
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Library Sciences or other relevant field
OR
2 or more years of relevant work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience training teachers or working with adolescents in either a classroom or extracurricular settings.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Working knowledge or fluency in French, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda.
Volunteers will live in peri-urban communities and will pay for their own water and electricity using a portion of their monthly living allowance.
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Education
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Rwanda
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PCR
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Plan and teach English lessons that develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Mentor teachers on effective teaching methodologies and classroom strategies.
Lead communication-focused lessons and workshops to help tutors and teachers improve their English fluency and confidence.
Organize and monitor interclass competitions that promote English communication and friendly academic engagement.
Accompany student teachers during school visits and teaching practicums, offering guidance and group feedback.
Support professional development for tutors, student teachers, and elementary English teachers.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a debate or movie club.
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a peri-urban community where you will collaborate with local educators. You will work with aspiring teachers and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps Rwanda will equip you with Kinyarwanda language training and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Make a meaningful contribution to Rwanda’s educational development.
Practice speaking French in a new country and learn key phrases in Kinyarwanda.
Gain valuable insight into educational practices and challenges in East Africa.
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.
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.
