Math Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Tanzania - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 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
If you enjoy connecting math to real-world applications for young learners, classrooms in Tanzania are looking for your support!
Tanzania has a significant need for teachers at rural schools, particularly in math and science. The government of Tanzania recognizes the need for students to develop skills in these subjects to support the development of problem-solving skills both in and out of the classroom. However, the government has recently faced challenges in employing civil servants, including STEM teachers, due to its limited budget; a lack of immediate replacements when teachers retire; some teachers choosing to leave the profession to look for more lucrative opportunities; and a low output of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers at universities due to few students studying STEM subjects in secondary school.
As a Math Teacher, you will teach algebra to advanced calculus to large classrooms of students ages 12 to 20. Alongside school staff, you will strengthen the capacity of local teachers to teach math subjects.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 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
If you enjoy connecting math to real-world applications for young learners, classrooms in Tanzania are looking for your support!
Tanzania has a significant need for teachers at rural schools, particularly in math and science. The government of Tanzania recognizes the need for students to develop skills in these subjects to support the development of problem-solving skills both in and out of the classroom. However, the government has recently faced challenges in employing civil servants, including STEM teachers, due to its limited budget; a lack of immediate replacements when teachers retire; some teachers choosing to leave the profession to look for more lucrative opportunities; and a low output of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers at universities due to few students studying STEM subjects in secondary school.
As a Math Teacher, you will teach algebra to advanced calculus to large classrooms of students ages 12 to 20. Alongside school staff, you will strengthen the capacity of local teachers to teach math subjects.
Required Skills
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