AmeriCorps Service Member in Field Education

Program Dates 2020:

Winter/Spring 2020: January 8 - May 8, 2020

Summer 2020: May 21 - August 20, 2020

Fall 2020: August 24 - November 11, 2020

Position Purpose:

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.

Qualifications:

General:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have obtained a high school diploma/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

• Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Instructional:

• Must be able to manage risk and make leadership decisions.
• Field teaching experience is not a requirement for this position. Successful applicants should have an interest and background experience in education, outdoor science, or related fields.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• The TSS AmeriCorps program is based out of the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.
• Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions
• Ability to confidently drive fifteen passenger vans, canoe trailers and mini-buses to transport students, staff and equipment to field sites
• Programming may be based out of any campus of TSS; may include outreach programming in other towns or states; or on camping trips in front- or back country settings.

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 non-profit organizations in increasing, expanding or enhancing organizational services in order to address identified need.

Teaching (40%)

• Support the development and implementation of thematic, place-based, hands-on field science curriculum with Field Education Instructors and Lead Instructions 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; including but not limited to reflections, time logs, self-evaluation, service requirements and final reflection
• Attend seminars and trainings provided by Teton Science Schools. The service term will begin 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
• 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 at term’s end. Valid for 7 years; can be applied towards college tuition or any federally-backed student loan in the AmeriCorps 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.

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.

Application Deadline: Ongoing. Please state in your application the service term for which you are applying.