Elementary School Science Teacher in Guyana

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

Do you wish to cultivate environmentally conscious leaders? The youth in Guyana are looking to learn about nature-based solutions.

Educators in Guyana partner with communities to identify environmental challenges and implement sustainable initiatives, such as waste management, eco-tourism, natural resource management, or environmental awareness and resilience projects. Many Guyanese teachers are young and lack training in modern, inquiry‑based science methods, leading to reliance on traditional teacher-centered methods and limited coverage of key concepts. The Ministry promotes the 5E Model, grounded in constructivism, to help learners build understanding through hands‑on experiences and improve critical thinking and problem‑solving.

As an Elementary School Science Teacher, you will collaborate with teachers for grades 3–6 to plan and teach engaging science lessons. Together, you will improve teaching practices and enhance the students’ learning and critical thinking, strengthening the community’s ability to sustainably manage natural resources and adapt to extreme weather. Using innovative, learner-centered approaches, you will bring science to life by connecting lessons to students’ everyday environments.

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