Education Outreach and Training Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Uganda - 12 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
About The Job Depart On
January 9, 2027
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Experienced educators, do you wish to strengthen the quality of education overseas? Teacher trainers in Uganda invite you to work alongside them!
Uganda’s education system faces persistent challenges that directly impact teaching quality and learner outcomes. Culturally and historically, Uganda’s education system has been shaped by rigid, exam-oriented teaching. English remains the dominant medium of instruction, often creating barriers for learners in multilingual communities. Another pressing issue is teacher shortages. Moreover, a significant number of teachers lack the minimum professional qualifications required by the Ministry of Education and Sports. This gap in teacher training leads to reliance on traditional and rote learning methods, which hinder critical thinking, creativity, and long-term retention of knowledge.
As an Education Outreach and Training Specialist, you will collaborate with local educators at teacher training colleges, outreach coordinating centers, and demonstration schools to develop engaging student-centered classroom instruction techniques. Alongside your colleagues, you will contribute to Uganda’s broader education reform goals.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
January 9, 2027
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Experienced educators, do you wish to strengthen the quality of education overseas? Teacher trainers in Uganda invite you to work alongside them!
Uganda’s education system faces persistent challenges that directly impact teaching quality and learner outcomes. Culturally and historically, Uganda’s education system has been shaped by rigid, exam-oriented teaching. English remains the dominant medium of instruction, often creating barriers for learners in multilingual communities. Another pressing issue is teacher shortages. Moreover, a significant number of teachers lack the minimum professional qualifications required by the Ministry of Education and Sports. This gap in teacher training leads to reliance on traditional and rote learning methods, which hinder critical thinking, creativity, and long-term retention of knowledge.
As an Education Outreach and Training Specialist, you will collaborate with local educators at teacher training colleges, outreach coordinating centers, and demonstration schools to develop engaging student-centered classroom instruction techniques. Alongside your colleagues, you will contribute to Uganda’s broader education reform goals.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts in Literacy Education or other relevant field
- 3 or more years of experience in literacy education