Peace Corps Education Jobs in Ghana
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Akwaaba! (Welcome!) Volunteers in Ghana will serve in a stable democracy with a rich history and hospitable and diverse cultures. Ghana recognizes over 70 languages and tribes throughout the sixteen regions, all of whom co-exist harmoniously. Welcoming visitors is a point of cultural identity. Hosting visitors is the ultimate expression of Ghanaian culture.
Acknowledging the presence of another human being by greeting them, honors their existence. In the local communities, visitors will be welcomed into families and quickly be made to feel at home. Ghana is the Peace Corps' oldest post, hosting volunteers since the Agency's first cohort departed in 1961.
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The goal of the Education project is for students to gain skills in math, science, and art to advance in their academic careers. Volunteers in the education sector will work collaboratively with counterparts and the communities to increase:
- Achievement of students in STEAM (science, math, and/or art).
- Students' literacy skills.
- The ability of community members to support students' access to learning.
- Capacity of teachers to use girls' empowerment practices in the classroom.
Volunteer work will directly contribute to filling an educational gap in rural and urban schools. Peace Corps Volunteers will teach alongside teachers in rural communities to provide the essential skills in Math and Science. You will learn how to integrate literacy learning into math and science lessons to support English literacy skills development that help bring students up to grade level.
Teachers teach on average 24 periods per week. Each period lasts 45 minutes and each grade is expected to receive an average of 45 periods of instruction a week covering all subjects (nine periods a day for all subjects). Class sizes range from about 20 students to 45 or more.
Students' ages can range from 12 to 23 years old. You will be responsible for teaching the subject assigned to you, developing lesson plans, teaching classes, giving assignments, grading homework and tests, and assisting students outside of the classroom.Peace Corps/Ghana promotes girls' education and empowerment. You will receive training on challenges in Ghana and you will have the opportunity to implement contextually appropriate activities.
During your service, you will look for ways to work with community members to increase girls' sense of agency. As part of your work, you will also report on these efforts and their impact. Volunteers receive training on how to tell success stories and report numeric/statistical data to the Peace Corps.
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Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary certification in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Engineering, or Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent (15 semester/22 quarter hours) in math
Desired Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:
- Familiarity with fractions, decimals, integers, indices, trigonometry, linear algebra, equations, calculus, probability, and statistics.
- Backgrounds enabling them to teach more than one subject including Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
- Experience teaching/tutoring general science subjects or math.
- Experience in lesson planning.
- Experience in project planning.
- Bachelor of Arts/Science in any Business field with strong math skills will be considered.
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Akwaaba! (Welcome!) Volunteers in Ghana will serve in a stable democracy with a rich history and hospitable and diverse cultures. Ghana recognizes over 70 languages and tribes throughout the sixteen regions, all of whom co-exist harmoniously. Welcoming visitors is a point of cultural identity. Hosting visitors is the ultimate expression of Ghanaian culture.
Acknowledging the presence of another human being by greeting them, honors their existence. In the local communities, visitors will be welcomed into families and quickly be made to feel at home. Ghana is the Peace Corps' oldest post, hosting volunteers since the Agency's first cohort departed in 1961.
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The goal of the Education project is for students to gain skills in math, science, and art to advance in their academic careers. Volunteers in the education sector will work collaboratively with counterparts and the communities to increase:
- Achievement of students in STEAM (science, math, and/or art).
- Students' literacy skills.
- The ability of community members to support students' access to learning.
- Capacity of teachers to use girls' empowerment practices in the classroom.
Volunteer work will directly contribute to filling an educational gap in rural and urban schools. Peace Corps Volunteers will teach alongside teachers in rural communities to provide the essential skills in Math and Science. You will learn how to integrate literacy learning into math and science lessons to support English literacy skills development that help bring students up to grade level.
Teachers teach on average 24 periods per week. Each period lasts 45 minutes and each grade is expected to receive an average of 45 periods of instruction a week covering all subjects (nine periods a day for all subjects). Class sizes range from about 20 students to 45 or more.
Students' ages can range from 12 to 23 years old. You will be responsible for teaching the subject assigned to you, developing lesson plans, teaching classes, giving assignments, grading homework and tests, and assisting students outside of the classroom.Peace Corps/Ghana promotes girls' education and empowerment. You will receive training on challenges in Ghana and you will have the opportunity to implement contextually appropriate activities.
During your service, you will look for ways to work with community members to increase girls' sense of agency. As part of your work, you will also report on these efforts and their impact. Volunteers receive training on how to tell success stories and report numeric/statistical data to the Peace Corps.
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Required Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with secondary certification in math
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Engineering, or Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent (15 semester/22 quarter hours) in math
Desired Skills
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:
- Familiarity with fractions, decimals, integers, indices, trigonometry, linear algebra, equations, calculus, probability, and statistics.
- Backgrounds enabling them to teach more than one subject including Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
- Experience teaching/tutoring general science subjects or math.
- Experience in lesson planning.
- Experience in project planning.
- Bachelor of Arts/Science in any Business field with strong math skills will be considered.
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