Overview

AmeriCorps members actively engage with and serve in the greater Jackson community, improving the lives of children and adults through the development of STEM literacy. AmeriCorps members build the organizational capacity of Teton Science Schools and other local nonprofits and government agencies to increase the quality and accessibility of out-of-school program offerings in the community through needs assessments and project development. AmeriCorps members exit the program as engaged community members, leaders and educators.

The service term is split between TSS field education and project work with a partner organization local to Jackson, Wyoming. With TSS field education, the service term will progress through various stages of training, observation, co-teaching, planning and implementing place-based education programs for visiting students. The other part of the term is a project with a local non-profit. The partner project provides an opportunity to serve with a local organization to help strengthen the Jackson community and meet the community’s needs. These projects range from program and curriculum development to analysis and research to social media content creation, and more.

2024 Fall Program Dates: August 22 to November 13, 2024

2025 Winter Program Dates: Mid January to Mid May 2025

2025 Summer Program Dates: End of May to Mid August 2025

Compensation Information:
Upon completion of the term, members will receive a Segal Education Award of based on number of hours completed. Members will also receive a weekly $100 living stipend. Room and board are provided as part of this position on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.

Tagged as: Teaching/Education

Qualifications:

High School Diploma
21 years of age
Valid drivers license
Adult & Child First Aid, CPR, AED

About Teton Science Schools

Teton Science Schools is a non-profit organization based in Jackson, WY. For over fifty years, Teton Science Schools have connected learners of all ages to their backyards, America’s national parks and the world by inspiring curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education.

Application Instructions

Visit https://www.tetonscience.org/what-we-do/americorps/ and click "Apply Today". Resume and Cover Letter are required. We accept applications on a rolling basis and are actively interviewing and hiring for upcoming terms. We encourage anyone interested to apply as soon as possible or reach out with questions to [email protected].