Secondary School Math Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Tanzania - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 25, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 4, 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
Karibu Tanzania! Present since 1961, Peace Corps Tanzania is one of Peace Corps’ oldest programs. Despite progress in reducing barriers to secondary education, Tanzania has a need for teachers in rural schools, particularly in the fields of math and science (mainly physics). Stakeholders recognize the need for students to develop skills in these fields to support the development of problem-solving skills both in and out of the classroom. In response to this, Peace Corps Tanzania’s education project emphasizes hands-on learning, extracurricular activities, and community involvement in student learning to boost student achievement and to encourage them to become self-reliant problem solvers.
Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) Secondary School Math Teachers work in rural Tanzanian villages and teach beginning algebra through advanced calculus to students ages 12-20. Volunteers prepare lesson plans using a variety of teaching methods and syllabi developed by the Ministry of Education. To connect classroom concepts to real-world situations, Volunteers also organize experiential learning activities, including field trips and periodic recruitment of guest speakers. Volunteers might be asked to teach additional subjects as needed depending on their knowledge and background. As part of capacity-building activities, Volunteers are encouraged to develop professional relationships with Tanzanian teachers and organize communities of practice, or spaces to share best teaching practices. In addition to teaching students and working with teachers, Volunteers are encouraged to engage the community in student learning. This may be done by organizing events like math competitions or science fairs and training community members on techniques that increase access to learning.
Volunteers can expect to encounter large class sizes (50+) and limited classroom resources. The main teaching materials will probably be a blackboard and chalk, though some schools may be better equipped. In Tanzania, schools use a centralized curriculum provided by the Ministry of Education. Basic teaching resources are available locally, and Peace Corps also provides Volunteers with basic materials and resources to use in their teaching.
On average, Volunteers teach 11-16 hours per week. Along with classroom teaching, many are involved in school clubs, sports, youth conferences, and other extracurricular activities. It is expected that Volunteers will integrate Peace Corps Tanzania's cross-sectoral approach into their teaching and community development. This includes Malaria, Food Security, Technology and
HIV Care and Support
Beyond teaching, education Volunteers are required to engage their schools and communities to address life-saving HIV treatment services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). All Peace Corps Volunteers, regardless of sector, are expected to implement HIV activities under the waiver as part of their service. This includes education Volunteers.
Volunteers Will Focus On The Following Activities
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 4, 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
Karibu Tanzania! Present since 1961, Peace Corps Tanzania is one of Peace Corps’ oldest programs. Despite progress in reducing barriers to secondary education, Tanzania has a need for teachers in rural schools, particularly in the fields of math and science (mainly physics). Stakeholders recognize the need for students to develop skills in these fields to support the development of problem-solving skills both in and out of the classroom. In response to this, Peace Corps Tanzania’s education project emphasizes hands-on learning, extracurricular activities, and community involvement in student learning to boost student achievement and to encourage them to become self-reliant problem solvers.
Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) Secondary School Math Teachers work in rural Tanzanian villages and teach beginning algebra through advanced calculus to students ages 12-20. Volunteers prepare lesson plans using a variety of teaching methods and syllabi developed by the Ministry of Education. To connect classroom concepts to real-world situations, Volunteers also organize experiential learning activities, including field trips and periodic recruitment of guest speakers. Volunteers might be asked to teach additional subjects as needed depending on their knowledge and background. As part of capacity-building activities, Volunteers are encouraged to develop professional relationships with Tanzanian teachers and organize communities of practice, or spaces to share best teaching practices. In addition to teaching students and working with teachers, Volunteers are encouraged to engage the community in student learning. This may be done by organizing events like math competitions or science fairs and training community members on techniques that increase access to learning.
Volunteers can expect to encounter large class sizes (50+) and limited classroom resources. The main teaching materials will probably be a blackboard and chalk, though some schools may be better equipped. In Tanzania, schools use a centralized curriculum provided by the Ministry of Education. Basic teaching resources are available locally, and Peace Corps also provides Volunteers with basic materials and resources to use in their teaching.
On average, Volunteers teach 11-16 hours per week. Along with classroom teaching, many are involved in school clubs, sports, youth conferences, and other extracurricular activities. It is expected that Volunteers will integrate Peace Corps Tanzania's cross-sectoral approach into their teaching and community development. This includes Malaria, Food Security, Technology and
HIV Care and Support
Beyond teaching, education Volunteers are required to engage their schools and communities to address life-saving HIV treatment services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). All Peace Corps Volunteers, regardless of sector, are expected to implement HIV activities under the waiver as part of their service. This includes education Volunteers.
Volunteers Will Focus On The Following Activities
- Education sessions with People Living with HIV (PLHIV), including children and adolescents and their parents/caregivers, on:
- Nutrition and well-being
- Positive living (healthy relationships and other life skills)
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence
- Disclosure or bereavement support
- Psychosocial support, including resilience
- HIV testing: Demand creation activities/events for targeted HIV testing with provision of or referral to HIV testing services.
- Home visits: Supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs) for home visits/adherence with PLHIV.
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary certification in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Engineering, or Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent (15 semester/22 quarter hours) in math