Jackson, WY

Position Title: AmeriCorps Field Education Service

Organization: Teton Science Schools

Location: Jackson, WY

Organization Overview: Teton Science Schools inspires curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education. For nearly 15,000 learners per year, the place-based approach increases engagement, learning and community impact. Located on four campuses in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho, programs include one independent school serving students pre-K through 12th grade, field education for schools and visitors from around the world and educator development.

Position Overview: 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.

Duties: 

• 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.
• Assist local non-profit organizations in increasing, expanding or enhancing organizational services in order to address identified need.
• Develop personal STEM Literacy and Educational Pedagogy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work Schedule: ~40 hours/week

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Must be able to manage risk and make leadership decisions.
• Ability to confidently drive fifteen passenger vans, canoe trailers and mini-buses to transport students, staff and equipment to field sites
• Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Pay: $100 per week, room and board during service, education award upon completion.

Start/End Dates: 

• Winter 2024: January 18 – May 15
• Summer 2024: May 23 – August 14
• Fall 2024: August 23 – November 13

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.