Primary Education Teacher in Lesotho

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

Project description

Recent graduates and experienced educators, children in Lesotho eager to improve their knowledge in literacy, numeracy, and life skills with your support.

Lesotho’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) aims to raise education standards at all levels. Specifically, MoET seeks to improve access, quality, and relevance of education to all learners. MoET is giving special priority towards literacy, both in Sesotho and English, as well as mathematics, at the basic level. In addition to the high failing rates in math and literacy, the country faces a high HIV prevalence (21.7 percent in 2020), particularly in rural communities. MoET, therefore, is also interested in strengthening the country’s life skills education to encourage healthy habits, including sexual and reproductive health.

As a Primary Education Teacher, you will collaborate with local educators and school staff to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Together, you will identify additional learning opportunities that reinforce classroom instruction.

Peace Corps Volunteers:

• Must be U.S. citizens.
• Serve for two years following three months of in-country training.
• In addition to the $10'800 service award, the Peace Corps provides each Volunteer with housing and a living stipend that enables them to live and work alongside the people in their community of service.
• Receive medical and dental care during service.
• Receive transportation to and from the country of service.
• Often learn a new language during service
• Earn lifetime eligibility for graduate school fellowships through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program.
• Must be at least 18 years old (no upper age limit).

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