School Enrichment Facilitator

PCV

Uganda

Country

Uganda

Required Skills

Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience

Partner Organization Name

Schools

Language Requirement

None

Living Conditions

Volunteers in Uganda live in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including villages, towns, school campuses, and clinic compounds.

No Degree Required

No

Primary Sector

Education

Assignment Length (months)

24

Accepts Couples

Yes

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Job Highlights

Gain valuable experience bridging school learning with the larger community.
Learn a variety of local languages, such as Luganda, Ateso, Lango, and Lusoga from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Become a valued part of your host family and the community.

Activities

Support English and literacy development through classroom activities, school-wide events, and clubs.
Integrate hygiene, nutrition, and mental wellness education into school activities.
Create and support small student-led entrepreneurial activities.
Facilitate games, sports, and creative arts.
Engage families and organizations for optimal student academic success.
Organize enrichment workshops for both teachers and students.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tree planting, school gardens, and ICT training.

Training

As a School Enrichment Facilitator, you will be introduced to Uganda’s curriculum, educational challenges, and engaging classroom methodologies.

After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will support the local teachers and staff to enhance learning through activities in and out of the classroom.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Living Conditions

Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.