SPARK AmeriCorps Member | Boston
About The Position
Kids in Tech is recruiting SPARK! AmeriCorps Members to serve elementary and middle school students in Boston during the 2026–2027 school year. SPARK - STEM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids - gives you the opportunity to spend a service year making a difference for young people while building hands-on experience in education, STEM, youth development, and community service. During the school day, you'll help students strengthen their academic skills. After school, you'll help bring STEM to life through hands-on experiences in coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, digital literacy, and more. During the service term, members will receive a $16,000 living allowance paid biweekly. After successfully completing 1,200 service hours, members will be eligible for an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of approximately $5,176.50. Members will have opportunities to earn career-relevant credentials, participate in professional development, receive career coaching, and expand their professional network. No STEM expertise is required; the focus is on individuals who care about young people, are eager to learn, and desire a meaningful experience that prepares them for future endeavors.
Requirements
- Interest in education, STEM, leadership development, or community service
- Enjoy working with elementary and middle school students
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, peers, and community partners
- Commitment to completing the full AmeriCorps service term
- Interest in the work, ability to connect with young people, and collaborate with others
- Commitment to completing their service
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 positive learning habits
- Facilitate Kids in Tech's hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum
- Lead activities in coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, digital literacy, and other STEM areas
- Guide collaborative projects that develop teamwork, communication, creativity, and problem-solving
- Help create safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments
- Support Family STEM Nights and other approved community engagement activities
- Participate in AmeriCorps service activities, training, and professional development
Benefits
- $16,000 living allowance, paid biweekly and subject to applicable taxes
- Approximately $5,176.50 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award after 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 during the service term
- Training and professional development
- Career development workshops and coaching
- Planned opportunities to earn professional credentials
- Opportunities to expand your professional network
- Eligible insurance benefits in accordance with program requirements and Kids in Tech policies
- Access to a confidential Member Assistance Program offering wellness resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
