Peru’s Education Ministry Announces Over 100 Job Openings for 2026 School Year
The Peruvian Ministry of Education (Minedu) has launched a major hiring initiative to support the start of the 2026 school year, announcing over 100 job openings across Lima and 20 regions of the country. The call for applications, under the CAS (Contract Administrative Services) regime, is currently open and will remain so until February 19, 2026.
The positions are available to individuals with technical qualifications, bachelor’s degrees, and university degrees, depending on the specific requirements of each role. This is being described as one of the largest job offerings from the Education sector so far this year.
Salaries for these positions will range from S/ 2,500 to S/ 8,000, offering a variety of opportunities for qualified candidates. The vacancies are distributed throughout Amazonas, Áncash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martín, Tacna, and Tumbes.
The Minedu’s announcement details a wide range of professional profiles, including those linked to Education, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Arts, Technology, Health, and Administration.
Available Positions and Remuneration
Several positions are being offered with a significant number of vacancies. These include:
- Academic Assistants – S/ 2,500: Requires a university degree in Education. Vacancies are available in Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Pasco, Piura, Tacna, Loreto, Cajamarca, Apurímac, San Martín, and Huánuco.
- Laboratory Assistants – S/ 2,500: Open to professionals with a background in Education (biology and chemistry or science and technology), technical degrees in laboratory work, or bachelor’s degrees in biology, chemistry, or pharmacy. Positions are located in Huancavelica, Lima, and Pasco.
- Librarians – S/ 4,000: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Administration, Library and Information Science, Communication Sciences, Social Sciences, or Education. Vacancies are available in Amazonas, Áncash, Cajamarca, Pasco, and Tumbes.
- Secondary School Teachers – S/ 4,500: Minedu is seeking specialists in various fields. Most positions require a university degree in Education with a specialization in the relevant subject or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Specific teaching specializations currently being sought include:
- Visual Arts (Arequipa, La Libertad, Puno)
- Biology and Chemistry (Arequipa)
- Sports Science (Arequipa, Huánuco, La Libertad, Tumbes)
- Social Sciences and History (Áncash, Apurímac, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, La Libertad, Lambayeque, San Martín, Tumbes)
- Communication and Literature (Áncash, Cusco, Lambayeque, Lima, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Piura, Tumbes)
- Art Education (Huancavelica, Huánuco, Junín, La Libertad, Lima)
- Business Management (Lima, Puno)
- English (Áncash, Huancavelica, La Libertad, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios)
- Mathematics and Physics (Apurímac, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Junín, Puno)
- Music (Huancavelica, La Libertad, Puno, San Martín)
- Chemistry (Arequipa, Huancavelica, San Martín, Tumbes)
- Technology (Arequipa, Huánuco, La Libertad)
- Research and Monograph Coordination (Cusco, Lima)
Additional positions include:
- Psychologists – S/ 4,500: Vacancies in Apurímac, San Martín, and Ica. Requires a university degree in Psychology.
- Monitoring Officers – S/ 3,600: Open to technical or licensed professionals in Nursing. Positions are available in Áncash, Lima, and Huánuco.
- Residence Monitors and Assistants – S/ 2,500: Requires training in Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Obstetrics. Vacancies are available in Apurímac, Cusco, Ica, and La Libertad.
- General Director – S/ 8,000: One of the highest-paying positions, requiring a university degree in Administration, Law, or Education. The position is based in Tacna.
How to Apply
Minedu emphasizes that each position has specific requirements detailed in its corresponding documentation, outlining functions, academic qualifications, minimum experience, a timeline, and required documentation.
Interested applicants should:
- Carefully review the requirements for the position they wish to apply for.
- Verify they meet the required profile and experience.
- Prepare and complete the necessary annexes and forms.
- Submit their application within the established timeframe.
The application process began on February 9th and will close on February 19, 2026, leaving applicants a limited time to complete their submissions. The Ministry of Education reminds potential candidates that failure to meet requirements or omissions in documentation may disqualify their application. Detailed information about each vacancy and official documentation can be found on the Ministry of Education’s official website.
