Math and Science Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ghana • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
About The Project
Calling all math and science educators—junior high schools across Ghana are seeking your support with science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and literacy learning.
There is a growing shortage of STEM teachers in Ghana's public schools due to a government-issued hiring freeze on public sector employment. Additionally, STEM professionals typically prefer the salaries of industry roles over public school teaching. This has led to a situation where STEM teachers are either formerly retired teachers or young, inexperienced high school graduates. The pandemic also resulted in students falling behind in school due to the school closures. Consequently, many children are unable to read grade-level content.
As a Math and Science Educator, you will collaborate with local teachers and junior high school staff to boost student achievement in STEM and literacy skills. Together, you will engage the larger community in learning activities and develop local capacities to use research-based, student-centered classroom practices.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach math and science lessons aligned with inquiry‑based, student‑centered pedagogy.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Support remedial groups and after-school tutoring.
Grade homework and examinations.
Engage parent teacher associations and community.
Train community members on access‑to‑learning topics, such as menstrual hygiene and positive masculinity.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth life skills camps.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 10, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Calling all math and science educators—junior high schools across Ghana are seeking your support with science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and literacy learning.
There is a growing shortage of STEM teachers in Ghana's public schools due to a government-issued hiring freeze on public sector employment. Additionally, STEM professionals typically prefer the salaries of industry roles over public school teaching. This has led to a situation where STEM teachers are either formerly retired teachers or young, inexperienced high school graduates. The pandemic also resulted in students falling behind in school due to the school closures. Consequently, many children are unable to read grade-level content.
As a Math and Science Educator, you will collaborate with local teachers and junior high school staff to boost student achievement in STEM and literacy skills. Together, you will engage the larger community in learning activities and develop local capacities to use research-based, student-centered classroom practices.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach math and science lessons aligned with inquiry‑based, student‑centered pedagogy.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Support remedial groups and after-school tutoring.
Grade homework and examinations.
Engage parent teacher associations and community.
Train community members on access‑to‑learning topics, such as menstrual hygiene and positive masculinity.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth life skills camps.
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
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 10, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training