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Elementary Education Teacher Trainer

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COUNTRY
Liberia
REGION
Africa
SECTOR
Education
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
None

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
DURATION
11 months

DEPART BY
Aug. 21, 2017

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Before You Apply

Peace Corps Response positions are open to returned Volunteers or U.S. citizens with
significant professional and technical experience.

Project Description
An Elementary Education Teacher Trainer with a Masters degree in Elementary Education and
2-3 years of practical teaching experience at the university level is needed to teach at a public
university in Liberia. The university registers around 250-300 new students each year. However,
as it is a government-owned institution, it usually cannot afford to hire additional qualified and
experienced faculty who will be able to provide quality learning experiences to students. The
Response Volunteer is seen not only as a support in the needed number of faculty that will
handle classes but it is most seen as a support in the professional development program for
the faculty who need mentoring and exposure in terms of other learning styles, techniques,
and methodologies, not to mention content.

The Elementary Education Teacher Trainer will be expected to prepare lesson plans and
perform lectures, help set up the demonstration rooms for elementary education, provide
mentoring and training of faculty on new trends, techniques, and methodologies, and assess
students and tailor lessons to their needs. They may also be expected to provide support to
community outreach programs and support an effective learning environment at the university
level. By the end of this assignment, the Response Volunteer should have submitted his/her
grade sheet on time, followed and administered the prescribed syllabi for all courses taught,
made an assessment of his/her experience of the University, and submitted a detailed end of
assignment report outlining success, challenges, and recommendations to improve the
program.
 Please note; these are approximate departure dates and might change.

Partner

William V. S. Tubman University (WVSTU)

Required Skills
Relevant Masters degree in Elementary Education
2-3 years of practical teaching experience in Elementary Education at the university level
Demonstrate ability to use learners centered approach into content

The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of
America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the
United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace
and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Medical Considerations in Liberia

Liberia may not be able to support Volunteers with the following medical conditions:
asthma, including mild or childhood; cardiology; dermatology; gastroenterology; some types
of gynecologic support; insulin-dependent diabetes; mammography; ongoing behavioral
health support; ophthalmology; seizure disorder; urology.

The following medication(s) are not permitted for legal or cultural

reasons: Adderall, Vyvanse.

Volunteers who should avoid the following food(s) may not be able to serve: none identified.

After arrival in Liberia, Peace Corps provides and applicants are required to have an annual
flu shot, to take daily or weekly medication to prevent malaria, and to receive mandatory
immunizations.

Before you apply, please also review Important Medical Information for Applicants [PDF] to
learn about other health conditions typically not supported in Peace Corps service.

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