SPARK AmeriCorps Member – Help Students Build Their Future Through STEAM

Serve. Teach. Inspire. Build the future of STEM.

Kids in Tech is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to serve as SPARK AmeriCorps Members supporting elementary and middle school students in Boston, Lowell, and Somerville, Massachusetts.

Through the SPARK (STEAM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids) AmeriCorps Program, members help expand access to high-quality academic and STEM learning opportunities for students in under-resourced schools and communities.

This is a 1,200-hour AmeriCorps national service opportunity from October 5, 2026 through June 16, 2027, with members serving approximately 40 hours per week. This is an AmeriCorps service position rather than traditional employment.

What You’ll Do

SPARK AmeriCorps Members provide direct service through school-day academic support and after-school STEM enrichment. Members will:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support to elementary and middle school students.
• Reinforce teacher-directed classroom instruction and help students build confidence as learners.
• Facilitate hands-on STEM activities in coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, and digital literacy.
• Lead engaging, project-based after-school STEM experiences.
• Build positive relationships with students, educators, families, and school communities.
• Prepare instructional materials and technology for student activities.
• Support Family STEM Nights and other approved community engagement activities.
• Participate in AmeriCorps orientation, training, professional development, and National Days of Service.

You do not need to be a STEM expert. Kids in Tech provides curriculum, training, coaching, and ongoing support.

What You’ll Gain

SPARK provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing skills and experience for your next educational or career step.

Members receive:

• A $16,000 AmeriCorps living allowance, distributed biweekly throughout the service term and subject to applicable taxes.
• A Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the required 1,200 service hours.
• The opportunity to earn up to $800 in retention bonuses based on established program requirements.
• Comprehensive professional development in STEM instruction, youth development, classroom management, leadership, and career readiness.
• Opportunities to participate in specialized training and earn professional certificates or credentials, as available.
• Hands-on experience working with students, educators, schools, and community organizations.
• Opportunities to build transferable skills in leadership, communication, teaching, teamwork, problem-solving, and community engagement.

This opportunity may be especially well suited for recent graduates, gap-year candidates, career changers, and individuals exploring careers in education, teaching, youth development, STEM education, nonprofit leadership, or public service.

Who We’re Looking For

Strong candidates are dependable, community-minded, eager to learn, and passionate about supporting young people. Candidates must be able to commit to the full service term and reliably travel to their assigned service location in Boston, Lowell, or Somerville.

Previous experience working with children or young people is strongly preferred but not required.

Service Term: October 5, 2026 – June 16, 2027

Commitment: 1,200 service hours; approximately 40 hours per week

Living Allowance: $16,000

Service Locations: Boston, Lowell, and Somerville, Massachusetts

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026