STEM/STEAM Education Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Kyrgyz Republic - 12 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Jul 2, 2025
About The Job
Projected Departure
June 7, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Bishkek State University, Osh State University, and Jalal-Abad State University in Kyrgyzstan have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as STEM/STEAM Education Specialists. In the Kyrgyz Republic, both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education are actively promoted and integrated into kindergarten through secondary school curricula. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation has identified a need for support to train teachers on innovative STEM teaching methodologies, develop STEM teachers’ capacity to lead classes in English, and advise on STEM curriculum for a 12-year education system.
Each PCRV will be actively involved in the educational and outreach activities of their assigned universities to develop the STEM competencies of teachers and students, as well as to implement advanced technologies and international practices in the educational process. The PCRVs will also facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for educators on innovative teaching strategies in STEM.
Required Skills
Projected Departure
June 7, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Bishkek State University, Osh State University, and Jalal-Abad State University in Kyrgyzstan have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as STEM/STEAM Education Specialists. In the Kyrgyz Republic, both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education are actively promoted and integrated into kindergarten through secondary school curricula. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation has identified a need for support to train teachers on innovative STEM teaching methodologies, develop STEM teachers’ capacity to lead classes in English, and advise on STEM curriculum for a 12-year education system.
Each PCRV will be actively involved in the educational and outreach activities of their assigned universities to develop the STEM competencies of teachers and students, as well as to implement advanced technologies and international practices in the educational process. The PCRVs will also facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for educators on innovative teaching strategies in STEM.
Required Skills
- BA/BS in Science/STEM field OR BA/BS in relevant field (e.g. education) with certification or significant relevant experience in STEM
- 2 or more years of relevant teaching experience.
- 2 or more years of specialized experience in one of the following areas: Math, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Earth Sciences or Art.