AmeriCorps Member – Education and STEM | Greater Lowell

Kids In Tech • Lowell, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Kids in Tech is recruiting inaugural SPARK (STEM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids) AmeriCorps Members to serve elementary and middle school students in Greater Lowell, Massachusetts. Members provide school-day academic support and after-school STEM enrichment. The service term runs from October 26, 2026, through June 16, 2027, and requires 1,200 hours, or 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Members generally serve within an 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. window; exact hours depend on the assigned school and service schedule.

Members work alongside teachers to tutor students and support classroom learning, and facilitate hands-on STEM programming after school. They also support Family STEM Nights and approved community engagement activities. Training covers AmeriCorps policies and expectations, positive youth development, classroom management, lesson planning, STEM instruction, the Kids in Tech curriculum, child safety, and mandated reporting.

Candidates selected for the program must complete required National Service Criminal History Checks and screening and onboarding before beginning service.

Requirements

• Be interested in education, STEM, leadership development, and community service.
• Enjoy working with elementary and middle school students.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, community partners, and fellow members.
• Be committed to completing the AmeriCorps service term.
• Complete required National Service Criminal History Checks and screening before beginning service.
• Be available to complete required screening and onboarding promptly if selected for the October 26, 2026 start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math, science, and reading.
• Support students with classroom activities and assignments.
• Help students build confidence, persistence, and engagement in learning.
• Help create welcoming and inclusive learning environments.
• Facilitate hands-on Kids in Tech STEM curriculum during after-school programming.
• Lead activities in coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, and digital literacy.
• Guide collaborative student projects.
• Support Family STEM Nights and approved community engagement activities.

Benefits

• $16,000 total living allowance, paid biweekly during the service term and subject to applicable taxes.
• Approximately $5,176.50 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the 1,200-hour service term.
• Up to $800 in retention bonuses, subject to program requirements.
• Up to 10 approved allowed absences.
• Professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed