SPARK AmeriCorps Member | Greater Lowell
About The Position
Kids in Tech is recruiting SPARK! AmeriCorps Members to serve elementary and middle school students in the Greater Lowell area 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 your service term, you'll receive a $16,000 living allowance paid biweekly. After successfully completing your 1,200 service hours, you'll also be eligible for an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of approximately $5,176.50. You'll have opportunities to earn career-relevant credentials, participate in professional development, receive career coaching, and expand your professional network. You don't need to be a STEM expert. We're looking for people who care about young people, are excited to learn, and want a meaningful experience that helps prepare them for what comes next.
Requirements
- Are interested in education, STEM, leadership development, or community service
- Enjoy working with elementary and middle school students
- Have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Can collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, peers, and community partners
- Are ready to commit to completing the full AmeriCorps service term
- You do not need to be a STEM expert to apply. We're looking for people with an interest in the work, the ability to connect with young people and collaborate with others, and a 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
