Health Education Teacher in Moldova

Job description

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.

About the project

Healthy habits and positive decision-making are skills learned early that have life-long benefits. This is your opportunity to cultivate these practices in Moldovan youth!
A healthy youth population is intrinsically linked to healthy and prosperous futures. With children under the age of 18 comprising 21 percent of Moldova’s population, the government has an acute interest in strengthening child and adolescent health. The Ministries of Education and Health both recognize the influence that early health and life skills education has on hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, bullying, and positive self-image. While these concerns raise a pressing need, Moldova lacks trained teachers to adequately teach these subjects, relying on teachers from other disciplines to cover the material. This lack of capacity makes external support crucial—both in terms of introducing the material and strengthening teacher capacity.
As a Health Education Teacher, you will collaborate with local teachers to deliver the national health education and/or life skills course curriculums in Romanian. Together, you will create activities beyond the classroom to reinforce lessons, build confidence, and highlight healthy lifestyle choices. Your supportive role will support positive development among students and teachers alike.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Moldova project page.