Middle and High School English Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Cameroon • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About The Project

Communities in Cameroon are seeking educators to enhance English proficiency and increase girls' participation in science education. Currently, only 36% of STEM students in secondary schools are girls, and dropout rates for girls are high, reaching up to 80% in rural areas. The transition from teacher-centered to student-centered learning requires teachers to develop digital literacy and integrate digital resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community needs assessments to identify school, student, teacher, and community needs.
• Develop teaching materials aligned with the national curriculum.
• Teach English, math, or science lessons for grades 6–9.
• Provide remedial tutoring to help students reach their full potential in English, math, and science.
• Lead extracurricular clubs and activities, including girls' clubs, reading clubs, and school events.
• Support teacher training sessions on life skills and digital literacy.
• Engage in secondary projects that address community interests and priorities, such as tree planting and life skills camps.

Requirements

• Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).

Qualifications

No pre-requisite language requirements for this position.

Benefits

Training provided during the first three months of the assignment.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week.