Overview
Elementary School Literacy Teacher – Volunteer Position – Onsite in Liberia • Africa – 2 years, plus 3 months training Jobs in United States at Peace Corps
Title: Elementary School Literacy Teacher – Volunteer Position – Onsite in Liberia • Africa – 2 years, plus 3 months training
Company: Peace Corps
Location: United States
About The Project
Ready to help young learners build strong reading and writing skills? Liberian communities invite you to support elementary literacy learning.
Low literacy rates remain one of Liberia’s most persistent education challenges, especially in early grades where students often lack the foundational skills needed to build upon. Limited access to age-appropriate materials, overcrowded classrooms, and gaps in teacher training continue to slow progress nationwide. Many schools struggle to provide consistent instructional support due to resource constraints and rural-urban disparities. Improving literacy is a key priority for Liberia’s government, which recognizes that stronger reading outcomes drive long-term economic and social development.
As an Elementary School Literacy Teacher, you will play a vital role in building strong foundational reading and writing skills. Working alongside Liberian educators, you will support classroom instruction, develop targeted interventions, and help parents learn useful strategies to continue learning at home. Your service will strengthen classroom instruction, broaden literacy opportunities, and support the country’s ongoing efforts to improve education.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and facilitate communities of practice for teachers.
Develop age-appropriate classroom routines and instructional practices.
Create and model simple teaching and learning with local educators
Lead small group reading sessions to reinforce foundational literacy skills.
Support school improvement projects or literacy-focused initiatives.
Facilitate or assist with community or parent engagement activities that promote early grade reading.
Mentor teachers through informal coaching, modeling, and shared reflection.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting after-school reading clubs or digital literacy sessions.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
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
