Literacy Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Jamaica - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 7, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Literacy Teacher position collaborates with their local co-teacher to identify ways to make a measurable impact on student literacy. Over time, and through the efforts of many players, Volunteers help students make slow and steady progress towards their academic goals.
The Literacy Project has been created through close partnership with the government of Jamaica to support its efforts of having all students at the primary level of the education system literate. The project focuses on providing direct literacy instruction and co-instruction to students who are performing below the required levels; supporting capacity-building efforts for teachers; and assisting parents in developing skills to further support their children’s academic growth.
Ultimately, the project will align with locally-identified priorities by elevating the importance of literacy at the primary level and creating greater opportunities for students to achieve educational, personal, and professional goals through literacy.
Literacy Teachers work under the support of the Ministry of Education and under the supervision of the assigned school principal or their designee. They work alongside community partners Monday to Friday during regular school hours using creative, student-centered strategies to ignite a love of reading, writing and comprehension to develop a strong foundation for each child’s future academic achievement.
Required Skills
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 7, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Literacy Teacher position collaborates with their local co-teacher to identify ways to make a measurable impact on student literacy. Over time, and through the efforts of many players, Volunteers help students make slow and steady progress towards their academic goals.
The Literacy Project has been created through close partnership with the government of Jamaica to support its efforts of having all students at the primary level of the education system literate. The project focuses on providing direct literacy instruction and co-instruction to students who are performing below the required levels; supporting capacity-building efforts for teachers; and assisting parents in developing skills to further support their children’s academic growth.
Ultimately, the project will align with locally-identified priorities by elevating the importance of literacy at the primary level and creating greater opportunities for students to achieve educational, personal, and professional goals through literacy.
Literacy Teachers work under the support of the Ministry of Education and under the supervision of the assigned school principal or their designee. They work alongside community partners Monday to Friday during regular school hours using creative, student-centered strategies to ignite a love of reading, writing and comprehension to develop a strong foundation for each child’s future academic achievement.
Required Skills
- Competitive candidates will have a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English