AmeriCorps Member – Education and STEM | Greater Boston

Kids In Tech • Boston, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Kids in Tech is recruiting SPARK (STEM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids) AmeriCorps Members to serve students in Greater Lowell, Massachusetts. Members work directly with elementary and middle school students in two service areas: academic support during the school day and after-school STEM enrichment. The service term begins October 26, 2026, and ends June 16, 2027, with a commitment of 1,200 hours and 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 receive training in 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 October 26 start date must promptly complete required screening and onboarding. Successful completion of required National Service Criminal History Checks is a condition of service eligibility and must occur before service begins.

Requirements

• Interest in education, STEM, leadership development, and community service.
• Enjoy working with elementary and middle school students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, community partners, and fellow members.
• Commitment to completing the AmeriCorps service term of 1,200 hours.
• Availability to complete required screening and onboarding promptly for the October 26, 2026 start date.
• Successful completion of all required National Service Criminal History Checks before beginning service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math, science, and reading during the school day.
• 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

• Biweekly AmeriCorps living allowance.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of approximately $5,176.50 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