About this role
START YOUR AMERICORPS SERVICE OCTOBER 26, 2026
Kids in Tech is currently recruiting SPARK AmeriCorps Members to serve in Greater Boston, Massachusetts . Applications are being reviewed immediately for an October 26, 2026 start date .
SPARK (STEM Pathways through AmeriCorps Resources for Kids) AmeriCorps Members work directly with elementary and middle school students through two complementary service areas: school-day academic support and after-school STEM enrichment .
What You'll Do
During the school day, members work alongside teachers to:
- Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in math, science, and reading
- Support students with classroom activities and assignments
- Help students build confidence, persistence, and engagement in learning
- Help create welcoming and inclusive learning environments
During after-school programming, members:
- Facilitate hands-on Kids in Tech STEM curriculum
- Lead activities in areas such as coding, robotics, engineering, computational thinking, and digital literacy
- Guide collaborative student projects
- Support Family STEM Nights and approved community engagement activities
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for people who:
- Are interested in education, STEM, leadership development, and community service
- Enjoy working with elementary and middle school students
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Can collaborate effectively with teachers, school staff, community partners, and fellow members
- Are committed to completing their AmeriCorps service term
Service Commitment
Start Date: October 26, 2026
End Date: June 16, 2027
Service Commitment: 1,200 hours
Weekly Commitment: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Location: Greater Lowell, Massachusetts
Members generally serve within an 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. window , with exact start and end times determined by their assigned school and service schedule.
Member Benefits
Members are eligible for:
- Biweekly AmeriCorps living allowance
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of approximately $5,176.50 upon successful completion of the 1,200-hour service term
- Up to $800 in retention bonuses , subject to program requirements
- Up to 10 approved allowed absences
- Professional development and training
Training & Professional Development
Members receive training in areas including AmeriCorps policies and expectations, positive youth development, classroom management, lesson planning, STEM instruction, Kids in Tech curriculum, child safety, and mandated reporting.
Applications are being reviewed immediately. Candidates selected for the October 26 start date must be available to complete required screening and onboarding promptly.
Apply today to serve Greater Boston students while building experience in education, STEM instruction, youth development, and national service.
Candidates selected for service with the Kids in Tech SPARK AmeriCorps Program must successfully complete all required National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) in accordance with AmeriCorps requirements before beginning service. Completion of required background screening is a condition of AmeriCorps service eligibility.