Literacy Education Advisor

Post

Liberia

Partner Organization Name

Elementary Schools and Teacher Training Institutions

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in literacy education or relevant field.
AND
Three or more years of experience in literacy education.

Living Conditions

The Volunteer will serve in urban or semi-urban communities either Margibi, Bong, Lofa, Nimba or Grand Gedeh County. The Volunteer will live in a self-contained apartment or house with a separate kitchen, bathroom and sitting area. Housing may have inconsistent running water or electricity. The Volunteer should be prepared for an outdoor latrine and to bathe using a bucket. Limited cell coverage should also be expected in some areas.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Education

Accepts Couples

No

Country

Liberia

Assignment Length (months)

9

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Featured Job

No

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify gaps in literacy content knowledge.

Support the development of child-friendly classroom routines and instructional practices.

Model teaching and learning methods with local educators.

Plan and facilitate communities of practice for teachers.

Support small group reading sessions to reinforce foundational literacy skills.

Assist with basic school improvement plans or literacy-focused initiatives.

Facilitate community or parent engagement activities that promote early-grade reading.

Mentor teachers through informal coaching, modeling, and shared reflection.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school reading clubs and health clubs.

Training

After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with elementary schools or teacher training institutions to assess the learning needs and develop a work plan in line with their goals and the national curriculum.

Peace Corps/Liberia will equip you with Liberian English language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.

Job Highlights

Expand your literacy education expertise by developing practical solutions to overcome educational challenges in West Africa.

Become a confident instructional coach, modeling effective approaches and supporting teacher development.

Form meaningful relationships while learning about Liberia’s history and culture.

No Degree Required

No