AmeriCorps Field Education Service Member

Reports To

Field Education Directors & Faculty

Field Education Classification:
Volunteer

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

FE.Jackson.

Ameri Corps

~40 hours/week

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Assist local non‑profit organizations in increasing, expanding or enhancing organizational services in order to address identified need.

• 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.

• 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 two weeks of training followed by ongoing trainings and seminars throughout the term.