STEM Education Trainer

Post

Liberia

Partner Organization Name

Universities and Teacher Training Institutions

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), or in a related field (e.g., education) with a teaching certification.
AND
Two or more years of teaching experience in one of the following areas: math, chemistry, physics, computer science, biology, earth sciences, or art.

Living Conditions

The Volunteer will serve in either Margibi, Bong, Lofa, Nimba or Grand Gedeh county. The Volunteer will live in an apartment or house with a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area. Access to electricity and running water may be inconsistent. The Volunteer should be prepared for an outdoor latrine and to bathe using a bucket. Limited cell coverage should also be expected in some areas.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Education

Accepts Couples

No

Country

Liberia

Assignment Length (months)

9

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Featured Job

No

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify gaps in STEM content knowledge.

Model student-centered STEM lessons for teachers.

Plan and teach practical STEM lessons.

Coach teachers in using manipulatives and low-cost materials to teach foundational and advanced STEM concepts.

Support teachers in developing structured lesson plans and formatting assessments.

Reinforce teachers’ ability to scaffold STEM concepts and facilitate problem-solving activities.

Assist teachers in integrating numeracy into science and technology lessons.

Collaborate with school leadership and education officers to strengthen math programming and sustainability.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting STEM clubs and computer literacy workshops.

Training

After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with the staff at universities or teacher training intuitions to assess learning needs and develop a work plan aligned with the curricula.

Peace Corps/Liberia will equip you with Liberian English language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.

Job Highlights

Gain experience leading professional development workshops and building institutional capacity, preparing you to become an education leader.

Help shape Liberia’s next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Form meaningful relationships while learning about Liberia’s history and culture.

No Degree Required

No