Deaf Education Teacher - 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 educators with a passion for student inclusivity! Ghana’s schools for the Deaf seek your support to strengthen student learning.
Ghana’s Ministry of Education is focusing on promoting inclusive education where all learners regardless of their circumstances have the opportunity to achieve. The major challenge to achieving this is lack of trained special education teachers. Very few teachers sign up to teach in schools for the Deaf; and many of the teachers who do work at the schools for the Deaf are not proficient in sign language, making it difficult for the children to comprehend the complex concept taught in science and math.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will collaborate with school staff to develop teachers’ vocational and technical skills. Together, you also will boost student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and literacy.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan lessons aligned with student-centered pedagogy and GSL instruction.
Teach assigned subjects, including literacy, math, and vocational skills.
Support remedial groups alongside Ghanaian teachers.
Grade homework and examinations.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Organize after-school clubs, games, sports, and tutoring.
Engage community and parent teacher associations to raise awareness of Deaf education.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens and creative arts.
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 educators with a passion for student inclusivity! Ghana’s schools for the Deaf seek your support to strengthen student learning.
Ghana’s Ministry of Education is focusing on promoting inclusive education where all learners regardless of their circumstances have the opportunity to achieve. The major challenge to achieving this is lack of trained special education teachers. Very few teachers sign up to teach in schools for the Deaf; and many of the teachers who do work at the schools for the Deaf are not proficient in sign language, making it difficult for the children to comprehend the complex concept taught in science and math.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will collaborate with school staff to develop teachers’ vocational and technical skills. Together, you also will boost student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and literacy.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan lessons aligned with student-centered pedagogy and GSL instruction.
Teach assigned subjects, including literacy, math, and vocational skills.
Support remedial groups alongside Ghanaian teachers.
Grade homework and examinations.
Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials.
Organize after-school clubs, games, sports, and tutoring.
Engage community and parent teacher associations to raise awareness of Deaf education.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens and creative arts.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education (general or with emphasis in visually- or hearing-impaired)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with state certification in special education (general or with emphasis in visually- or hearing-impaired)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Education with experience working with persons who are learning disabled, developmentally disabled, emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, multiply handicapped, hearing-impaired, or visually-impaired
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with experience working in classrooms or residential homes with persons who are learning disabled, developmentally disabled, emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, multiply handicapped, hearing-impaired, or visually-impaired
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 10, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training