About this role
High School Science Teacher
Project Description: High schools in Liberia are seeking science enthusiasts to strengthen practical learning for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Across Liberia, many schools struggle to provide consistent, practical science instruction due to limited laboratory resources, large class sizes, and a shortage of trained science educators. As a result, most students learn scientific theory with few opportunities to observe core concepts through hands-on experiments. National assessments highlight persistent gaps in STEM achievement. Strengthening science teaching is a government priority to prepare youth for technical fields and emerging work force needs. Schools require additional support to help revitalize laboratory instruction, build teacher capacity, and expand students’ exposure to interactive science learning.
As a High School Science Teacher, you will work closely with teachers to increase students’ scientific literacy, improve their practical skills, and boost overall confidence in STEM subjects. Your support will create more engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for students and, over time, help build a stronger science education system that empowers a new generation of critical thinkers and future science professionals.
Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentration in any science. OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with secondary certification in science. OR Bachelor's degree in general science, biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering. OR Bachelor's degree in any physical science or any biological science or equivalent. OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minor or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or physics.
Living Conditions: The Volunteer will live in a self-contained apartment or house with a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area. Housing in rural areas may have inconsistent running water or electricity. The Volunteer should be prepared for an outdoor pit latrine and to use a bucket for bathing. Limited cell coverage should also be expected in some areas.
Activities: Prepare low-cost materials and organize safe laboratory sessions.
Conduct science laboratory demonstrations aligned with the curriculum.
Train students in basic laboratory skills, safety procedures, and proper handling of equipment.
Design simple experiments using locally available resources.
Assist in maintaining, organizing, and inventorying laboratory equipment.
Support after-school tutoring or study sessions to strengthen students’ understanding of science content.
Develop strategies for integrating practical activities into regular lesson plans.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting science fairs or digital literacy workshops.
Training: As a High School Science Teacher, you will be trained on practical science instruction, student-centered teaching approaches, laboratory organization, and methods for supporting learners with varied science readiness. Peace Corps/Liberia will teach you Liberian English to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You may work with a tutor to learn Kpelle, Lorma, Gio, Mano or Bassa local languages.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or bustling town community where you will collaborate with educators and school staff. You will work with the community to assess the science-learning needs and develop solutions aligned with the curriculum.
Job Highlights: Gain experience in designing engaging science activities in resource-limited settings. Learn Liberia English and develop lifelong friendships through rich cultural exchange. Live within a welcoming community and experience its cultural traditions.