Elementary School Literacy and Math Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Guyana • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Want to make a difference in a young student’s life by sparking a love of learning and keeping students on a path for success?
Early literacy acquisition remains a significant challenge for many Guyanese students at the elementary levels. The Ministry of Education continues to see consistently low performances in mathematics and reading on standardized assessments. In response, the government of Guyana and the Ministry of Education have placed literacy and numeracy development at the forefront of national priorities, recognizing the large proportion of students who are not meeting grade-level expectations. This longstanding challenge is even more pronounced in rural and hinterland communities where teacher shortages and limited training opportunities persist. To address these issues, the government has implemented a range of education-focused initiatives, including curriculum reform, investments in digital learning, and teacher training programs.
As an Elementary School Literacy and Math Teacher, you will collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen the students’ literacy and numeracy skills. Together, you will conduct diagnostic assessments and design tailor-made interventions to ensure every student receives the support needed to succeed. You will cultivate a positive learning environment and parental engagement to reinforce lesson beyond the classroom.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach literacy and math in both formal and informal school settings.
Strengthen the teachers’ capacity in literacy and math teaching practices.
Facilitate community engagement activities that support student learning and educational outcomes.
Plan and facilitate projects and activities that promote awareness on cultures, languages, and perspectives.
Implement organizational development practices, tools, or resources to strengthen organizational capacity.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating community library clubs.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : May 30, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Want to make a difference in a young student’s life by sparking a love of learning and keeping students on a path for success?
Early literacy acquisition remains a significant challenge for many Guyanese students at the elementary levels. The Ministry of Education continues to see consistently low performances in mathematics and reading on standardized assessments. In response, the government of Guyana and the Ministry of Education have placed literacy and numeracy development at the forefront of national priorities, recognizing the large proportion of students who are not meeting grade-level expectations. This longstanding challenge is even more pronounced in rural and hinterland communities where teacher shortages and limited training opportunities persist. To address these issues, the government has implemented a range of education-focused initiatives, including curriculum reform, investments in digital learning, and teacher training programs.
As an Elementary School Literacy and Math Teacher, you will collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen the students’ literacy and numeracy skills. Together, you will conduct diagnostic assessments and design tailor-made interventions to ensure every student receives the support needed to succeed. You will cultivate a positive learning environment and parental engagement to reinforce lesson beyond the classroom.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Teach literacy and math in both formal and informal school settings.
Strengthen the teachers’ capacity in literacy and math teaching practices.
Facilitate community engagement activities that support student learning and educational outcomes.
Plan and facilitate projects and activities that promote awareness on cultures, languages, and perspectives.
Implement organizational development practices, tools, or resources to strengthen organizational capacity.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating community library clubs.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : May 30, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training