AmeriCorps Field Education Service Member

Reports To:

Field Education Directors & Faculty

Program:
Field Education Classification:
Volunteer

Certification:
Adult & Child First Aid, CPR, AED Project Code:

Project Code

Description:

FE.Jackson.

Ameri Corps

Work Schedule:

~40 hours/week

Position Dates:

• Winter 2026:
  January 15 - May 13, 2026 (675 hour term)
• Summer 2026:
  May 21 - August 12, 2026 (450 hour term)
• Fall 2026:
  August 20 - November 11, 2026 (450 hour term)

Position

Purpose:

• Ameri Corps members actively engage with and serve in the greater Jackson community, improving the lives of
• children and adults through the development of STEM literacy. Ameri Corps 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. Ameri Corps members exit the program as engaged community members, leaders and educators.

Qualifications:

General:

● 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

●

Work Schedule:

~40 hours/week

Instructional:

● Must be able to manage risk and make leadership decisions.

● 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• The TSS Ameri Corps program is based out of the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools.
• Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions
• Ability to confidently drive fifteen passenger vans, canoe trailers and mini-buses to transport students, staff and equipment to field sites
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop personal STEM Literacy and Educational Pedagogy (10%)
• 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.

Updated August 2025

Development of Capacity Building Projects (40%)

● Assist local non-profit organizations in increasing, expanding or enhancing organizational services in order

to address identified need.

Teaching (40%)

• 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.
• Serve as a full member of TSS Ameri Corps Team (10%)
• Complete Ameri Corps requirements on a timely basis; including but not limited to reflections, time logs, self-evaluation, service requirements and final reflection
• Attend seminars and trainings provided by Teton Science Schools. The service term will begin with 2 weeks of training followed by ongoing trainings and seminars throughout the term.

Benefits

• Room and board on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
• Living allowance of $100 per week during term of service
• Segal Ameri Corps Education award corresponding to length of service term (amounts set by the

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