Literacy Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Belize - 11 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
About The Job
Projected Departure
July 5, 2026
Duration
11 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) – Government Schools Management in Belize has requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Literacy Specialists in various District Education Centres (DEC) and substations. MoECST has forged a partnership with the Peace Corps Belize Response Program to design and implement the Literacy Intervention Project. Since 2017, the partners have focused on the Standard One level (U.S. Grade 2). Recent data obtained from schools participating in the MoE/Peace Corps Literacy Intervention Project has unveiled a concerning trend: approximately 76% of Standard 1 students are reading below the kindergarten level. In response to these findings, MoECST has expanded the scope of collaboration to providing crucial support to teachers at the Infant 1 and 2 (K-1) levels. The objective is to impart best practices in literacy instruction, aiming to proactively address challenges and mitigate the need for intervention as students progress into Standard 1.
The PCRVs will support the Ministry of Education to empower Infant 1 and 2 teachers with best practices in early childhood literacy, equipping young learners with essential building blocks for academic success. This strategic partnership aims to foster a proactive approach in ensuring that students enter higher grades with a solid foundation in literacy, thus improving overall educational outcomes.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Belize together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
Projected Departure
July 5, 2026
Duration
11 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) – Government Schools Management in Belize has requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Literacy Specialists in various District Education Centres (DEC) and substations. MoECST has forged a partnership with the Peace Corps Belize Response Program to design and implement the Literacy Intervention Project. Since 2017, the partners have focused on the Standard One level (U.S. Grade 2). Recent data obtained from schools participating in the MoE/Peace Corps Literacy Intervention Project has unveiled a concerning trend: approximately 76% of Standard 1 students are reading below the kindergarten level. In response to these findings, MoECST has expanded the scope of collaboration to providing crucial support to teachers at the Infant 1 and 2 (K-1) levels. The objective is to impart best practices in literacy instruction, aiming to proactively address challenges and mitigate the need for intervention as students progress into Standard 1.
The PCRVs will support the Ministry of Education to empower Infant 1 and 2 teachers with best practices in early childhood literacy, equipping young learners with essential building blocks for academic success. This strategic partnership aims to foster a proactive approach in ensuring that students enter higher grades with a solid foundation in literacy, thus improving overall educational outcomes.
Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Belize together as a group. Dates cannot be changed for individual candidates. Please note the projected departure date could change due to external factors.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:
- BA in Literacy Education or other relevant field.
- 3 or more years of experience in literacy education.
Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.