Reports To: Field Education Directors & Faculty

Program: Field Education Classification: Volunteer

Certification: Adult & Child First Aid, CPR, AED Project Code: 002010.50.301

Project Code Description: FE.Jackson.AmeriCorps

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:

• 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.

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 AmeriCorps 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.

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 AmeriCorps Team (10%)
• Complete AmeriCorps 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.