Early Childhood Education Mentor

We’re looking for an Early Childhood Education Mentor who can live and volunteer for 10 months in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

• This assignment seeks to strengthen the capacity of local teaching staff by mentoring and supporting them in delivering high-quality instruction within the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Care (BEd ECEC) program.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or a related field.
• As a volunteer, you will support collaborate with academic staff to review and refine existing course outlines and curriculum documents to ensure alignment with international ECEC standards and local context.

About the Partner Organisation 

The University of Goroka (UOG) is a leading public university located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Originally established as a teachers’ college in 1967, it became a fully-fledged university in 1997. UOG primarily serves students from across the Highlands region and beyond, with growing national and regional reach through its expanding academic and research programs.

UOG’s core mission is to provide quality higher education, training, and research that contribute to national development. While teacher education remains its flagship, the university also offers programs in health sciences, agriculture, business, social sciences, and the arts. UOG works closely with government, development partners, schools, and communities to ensure its graduates are equipped with practical skills and a strong sense of social responsibility.

The University is seeking an experienced volunteer to provide technical expertise and mentor local teaching staff in curriculum development, effective teaching strategies, and activity-based learning approaches aligned with early childhood pedagogy. Given the novelty of the program and the limited availability of specialists in this field locally, the assignment cannot be filled through national recruitment at this time. The volunteer’s contribution will be vital to building the capacity of the academic team to deliver quality education and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.