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.
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.