Primary Education Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Lesotho - 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 28, 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
Recent graduates and experienced educators, children in Lesotho eager to improve their knowledge in literacy, numeracy, and life skills with your support.
Lesotho’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) aims to raise education standards at all levels. Specifically, MoET seeks to improve access, quality, and relevance of education to all learners. MoET is giving special priority towards literacy, both in Sesotho and English, as well as mathematics, at the basic level. In addition to the high failing rates in math and literacy, the country faces a high HIV prevalence (21.7 percent in 2020), particularly in rural communities. MoET, therefore, is also interested in strengthening the country’s life skills education to encourage healthy habits, including sexual and reproductive health.
As a Primary Education Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators and school staff to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Together, you will identify additional learning opportunities that reinforce classroom instruction.
Required Skills
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
September 28, 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
Recent graduates and experienced educators, children in Lesotho eager to improve their knowledge in literacy, numeracy, and life skills with your support.
Lesotho’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) aims to raise education standards at all levels. Specifically, MoET seeks to improve access, quality, and relevance of education to all learners. MoET is giving special priority towards literacy, both in Sesotho and English, as well as mathematics, at the basic level. In addition to the high failing rates in math and literacy, the country faces a high HIV prevalence (21.7 percent in 2020), particularly in rural communities. MoET, therefore, is also interested in strengthening the country’s life skills education to encourage healthy habits, including sexual and reproductive health.
As a Primary Education Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators and school staff to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Together, you will identify additional learning opportunities that reinforce classroom instruction.
Required Skills
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline and a strong desire to teach English