AmeriCorps Member – Education and STEM | Greater Boston

START YOUR AMERICORPS SERVICE OCTOBER 26, 2026 Kids in Tech is currently recruiting SPARK AmeriCorps Members to serve in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. Applications are being reviewed immediately for an October 26, 2026 start date. SPARK (STEM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids) AmeriCorps Members work directly with elementary and middle school students through two complementary service areas: school-day academic support and after-school STEM enrichment. What You'll Do During The School Day, Members Work Alongside Teachers To Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math, science, and readingSupport students with classroom activities and assignmentsHelp students build confidence, persistence, and engagement in learningHelp create welcoming and inclusive learning environments During After-school Programming, Members Facilitate hands-on Kids in Tech STEM curriculumLead activities in areas such as coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, and digital literacyGuide collaborative student projectsSupport Family STEM Nights and approved community engagement activities Who We're Looking For We're Looking For People Who Are interested in education, STEM, leadership development, and community serviceEnjoy working with elementary and middle school studentsHave strong communication and interpersonal skillsCan collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, community partners, and fellow membersAre committed to completing their AmeriCorps service term Service Commitment Start Date: October 26, 2026 End Date: June 16, 2027 Service Commitment: 1,200 hours Weekly Commitment: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday Location: Greater Lowell, Massachusetts Members generally serve within an 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. window, with exact start and end times determined by their assigned school and service schedule. Member Benefits Members Are Eligible For Biweekly AmeriCorps living allowanceSegal AmeriCorps Education Award of approximately $5,176.50 upon successful completion of the 1,200-hour service termUp to $800 in retention bonuses, subject to program requirementsUp to 10 approved allowed absencesProfessional development and training Training & Professional Development Members receive training in areas including AmeriCorps policies and expectations, positive youth development, classroom management, lesson planning, STEM instruction, Kids in Tech curriculum, child safety, and mandated reporting. Applications are being reviewed immediately. Candidates selected for the October 26 start date must be available to complete required screening and onboarding promptly. Apply today to serve Greater Boston students while building experience in education, STEM instruction, youth development, and national service. Candidates selected for service with the Kids in Tech SPARK AmeriCorps Program must successfully complete all required National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) in accordance with AmeriCorps requirements before beginning service. Completion of required background screening is a condition of AmeriCorps service eligibility. Job Posted by ApplicantPro