High School Science Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Liberia • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 4, 2026
About The Project
High schools in Liberia are seeking science enthusiasts to strengthen practical learning for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Across Liberia, many schools struggle to provide consistent, practical science instruction due to limited laboratory resources, large class sizes, and a shortage of trained science educators. As a result, most students learn scientific theory with few opportunities to observe core concepts through hands-on experiments. National assessments highlight persistent gaps in STEM achievement. Strengthening science teaching is a government priority to prepare youth for technical fields and emerging work force needs. Schools require additional support to help revitalize laboratory instruction, build teacher capacity, and expand students’ exposure to interactive science learning.
As a High School Science Teacher, you will work closely with teachers to increase students’ scientific literacy, improve their practical skills, and boost overall confidence in STEM subjects. Your support will create more engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for students and, over time, help build a stronger science education system that empowers a new generation of critical thinkers and future science professionals.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Prepare low-cost materials and organize safe laboratory sessions.
Conduct science laboratory demonstrations aligned with the curriculum.
Train students in basic laboratory skills, safety procedures, and proper handling of equipment.
Design simple experiments using locally available resources.
Assist in maintaining, organizing, and inventorying laboratory equipment.
Support after-school tutoring or study sessions to strengthen students’ understanding of science content.
Develop strategies for integrating practical activities into regular lesson plans.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting science fairs or digital literacy workshops.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentration in any science.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary certification in science.
OR
Bachelor's degree in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any physical science or any biological science or equivalent.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or physics.
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 : June 17, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
High schools in Liberia are seeking science enthusiasts to strengthen practical learning for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Across Liberia, many schools struggle to provide consistent, practical science instruction due to limited laboratory resources, large class sizes, and a shortage of trained science educators. As a result, most students learn scientific theory with few opportunities to observe core concepts through hands-on experiments. National assessments highlight persistent gaps in STEM achievement. Strengthening science teaching is a government priority to prepare youth for technical fields and emerging work force needs. Schools require additional support to help revitalize laboratory instruction, build teacher capacity, and expand students’ exposure to interactive science learning.
As a High School Science Teacher, you will work closely with teachers to increase students’ scientific literacy, improve their practical skills, and boost overall confidence in STEM subjects. Your support will create more engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for students and, over time, help build a stronger science education system that empowers a new generation of critical thinkers and future science professionals.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Prepare low-cost materials and organize safe laboratory sessions.
Conduct science laboratory demonstrations aligned with the curriculum.
Train students in basic laboratory skills, safety procedures, and proper handling of equipment.
Design simple experiments using locally available resources.
Assist in maintaining, organizing, and inventorying laboratory equipment.
Support after-school tutoring or study sessions to strengthen students’ understanding of science content.
Develop strategies for integrating practical activities into regular lesson plans.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting science fairs or digital literacy workshops.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentration in any science.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary certification in science.
OR
Bachelor's degree in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any physical science or any biological science or equivalent.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or physics.
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 : June 17, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training