Deaf Education Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Malawi • Africa - 12 months
United States
Posted on Jul 17, 2026
About The Project
Do you have a passion for ensuring every student receives the attention needed to succeed? Deaf classrooms in Malawi are eager for your support.
Deaf students often learn in ways that differ from typical auditory-based instruction, with many benefiting from supportive visuals. Traditional lectures relying heavily on sound can be physically, cognitively, and emotionally taxing for these students. Schools in Malawi currently face challenges—limited access to assistive technologies and a low culture of student-focused instruction adaptation—to effectively support Deaf students. These challenges stem from severe shortages of teachers with Deaf education training; inconsistent access to braille displays, embossers, and screen readers; and limited visual usage.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will collaborate with schools and the Deaf community to establish responsive, evidence-based practices for delivering curriculum through e-learning platforms. You will strengthen the school staff’s capacity in areas, such as visual learning tools, sign language-integrated digital resources, and technical sign harmonization for digital content. Together, you will create digital learning solutions that improve the instructional quality, supporting both teacher and student success for years to come.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Design, adapt, and produce resources and digital content to support classroom learning.
Facilitate teacher training sessions on assistive devices, accessibility best practices, and adapting classroom environments.
Support hands-on lessons in basic digital skills, including typing, internet navigation, email, and accessible software for learners with visual impairments.
Integrate assistive tools and strategies into daily instruction.
Demonstrate and encourage approaches that support D/HH learning during lessons and routine activities.
Participate in college programs, staff meetings, and education initiatives to foster a culture of accessibility and collaboration.
You may also work on additional projects that meet your community’s interests and priorities, such as setting up a digital sign language resource library or conducting parent and caregiver digital literacy workshops.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field.
AND
Two or more years of special education experience, preferably in one of the following areas: American Sign Language (ASL), speech therapy, occupational therapy, or working with visually-impaired.
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 6, 2027
DURATION : 12 months
Do you have a passion for ensuring every student receives the attention needed to succeed? Deaf classrooms in Malawi are eager for your support.
Deaf students often learn in ways that differ from typical auditory-based instruction, with many benefiting from supportive visuals. Traditional lectures relying heavily on sound can be physically, cognitively, and emotionally taxing for these students. Schools in Malawi currently face challenges—limited access to assistive technologies and a low culture of student-focused instruction adaptation—to effectively support Deaf students. These challenges stem from severe shortages of teachers with Deaf education training; inconsistent access to braille displays, embossers, and screen readers; and limited visual usage.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will collaborate with schools and the Deaf community to establish responsive, evidence-based practices for delivering curriculum through e-learning platforms. You will strengthen the school staff’s capacity in areas, such as visual learning tools, sign language-integrated digital resources, and technical sign harmonization for digital content. Together, you will create digital learning solutions that improve the instructional quality, supporting both teacher and student success for years to come.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Design, adapt, and produce resources and digital content to support classroom learning.
Facilitate teacher training sessions on assistive devices, accessibility best practices, and adapting classroom environments.
Support hands-on lessons in basic digital skills, including typing, internet navigation, email, and accessible software for learners with visual impairments.
Integrate assistive tools and strategies into daily instruction.
Demonstrate and encourage approaches that support D/HH learning during lessons and routine activities.
Participate in college programs, staff meetings, and education initiatives to foster a culture of accessibility and collaboration.
You may also work on additional projects that meet your community’s interests and priorities, such as setting up a digital sign language resource library or conducting parent and caregiver digital literacy workshops.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field.
AND
Two or more years of special education experience, preferably in one of the following areas: American Sign Language (ASL), speech therapy, occupational therapy, or working with visually-impaired.
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 6, 2027
DURATION : 12 months