AmeriCorps Field Education Service Member

About the role

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. They 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. Members exit the program as engaged community members, leaders, and educators.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Must be a United States citizen, a United States national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Successful applicants must pass a criminal history background check, driving record review, and drug screening prior to start date.
• Valid Class C Driving License.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching; willingness to be part of a small community.
• Willingness to serve non‑traditional work weeks including, but not limited to, split days.
• Certification: Adult & Child First Aid, CPR, AED.
• Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions.
• Field teaching experience is not a requirement.
• Interest and background experience in education, outdoor science, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop personal STEM Literacy and Educational Pedagogy (10%)
  • Learn and apply natural history content of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
  • Learn pedagogy and student management techniques to develop inquiry skills and content knowledge of Teton Science Schools participants.
  • Develop understanding of curriculum design and implementation.
• Development of Capacity Building Projects (40%)
  • Assist local nonprofit organizations in increasing, expanding, or enhancing organizational services to address identified needs.
• Teaching (40%)
  • Support the development and implementation of thematic, place‑based, hands‑on field science curriculum with Field Education Instructors, Lead Instructors, and evening programs for multi‑day, outdoor learning experiences.
  • Lead evening programs and meal‑time curriculum.
  • Manage participants’ physical, social, and emotional safety/risk and empower participants to become risk managers during all instructor‑led activities.
  • Share in campus cleaning responsibilities, conference logistics, gear logistics, and administrative duties.
• Serve as a full member of TSS AmeriCorps Team (10%)
  • Complete AmeriCorps requirements on a timely basis (reflections, time logs, self‑evaluation, service requirements, final reflection).
  • Attend seminars and trainings provided by Teton Science Schools.
  • The service term begins with 2 weeks of training followed by ongoing trainings and seminars throughout the term.

Benefits

• Room and board on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.
• Living allowance of $125 per week during the term of service.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education award corresponding to length of service term (amounts set by the Corporation for National and Community Service); available 6‑8 weeks after completion of exit process, valid for 7 years, applicable toward college tuition or any federally‑backed student loan in the member’s name.
• High level of coaching in educator development by Field Education Directors, Faculty, Lead Instructors, and Instructors.
• Teton Science Schools and all partner organizations are unable to offer any paid work to AmeriCorps members during their service term.

Schedule

Work schedule: ~40 hours/week.

• Winter 2027: February 25 – May 19, 2027 (450 hour term)
• Summer 2027: May 27 – August 18, 2027 (450 hour term)
• Fall 2027: August 25 – November 17, 2027 (450 hour term)