Teaching Fellow - Stoughton, United States - Campus Compact

Campus Compact

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Stoughton, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Campus Climate Action Corps (CCAC) AmeriCorps program is now seeking Connect Science AmeriCorps Members CCAC is a nationwide AmeriCorps program that builds the capacity of campuses and their community partners to create change that leads to increased energy efficiency and improvements for at-risk ecosystems by implementing local solutions for underserved households and communities.

As a Connect Science AmeriCorps Member, you'll implement the Connect Science (CS) curriculum, an environmental education project-based learning unit, at a participating elementary school, after school program, or youth-focused community organization in an underserved community in Massachusetts.

You'll help 3rd-5th-grade students explore the topics of energy and natural resources, teaching science through service learning, with a focus on social emotional learning (SEL).

Connect Science uses a high-quality, data-informed curriculum that addresses the Next Generation Science Standards. By utilizing this curriculum, you'll expose students to hands-on, multidisciplinary, collaborative learning; help them explore positive solutions to critical energy and air quality issues; and inspire them to climate action

As a CCAC Connect Science AmeriCorps Member, you'll receive valuable environmental education skills training, coaching, and the Connect Science Curriculum Manual with lessons along with related books and science materials.

Position Responsibilities:

Teach 30 lessons on science, social and emotional skills, and civic skills, utilizing Connect Science Curriculum Manual and other lesson materials
Support students through a Connect Science studentled service learning project
Assist students to identify, plan, and lead an energyrelated service project in their community
Engage in community events to educate family members and the broader community about energy use and how it links to environmental, health, and financial wellness, and ways to advance energy efficiency and affordable energy use
Coordinate and facilitate 2 environmental education events in underserved communities to provide strategies for reducing energy use and carbon emissions
Plan and execute 1 communitydriven project that improves a local atrisk ecosystem (e.g. removal of invasive species, tree planting, installation of rain gardens)
Member performance will be assessed through a midterm evaluation and endofterm evaluation that informs the program's service delivery and helps the Member successfully complete the term of service
The Member is required to complete and submit weekly timesheets and data reports

The Member may be required to perform other position-related instructions within the scope of their normal service activities as requested by their site supervisor and/or AmeriCorps program staff in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities.

Service Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 17 years old
Must hold one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
Must be located in or willing to relocate to a host site area
Must pass a national service criminal history check
Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
Valid driver's license and car, and/or dependable transportation
Must have a personal commitment to climate action and environmental stewardship
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable with public speaking

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in a K12 setting
Experience with outreach, volunteer recruitment & management, or event planning
Experience in environmental education, environmental stewardship, sustainability, or home energy efficiency

Term of Service:
The term of service will run from May 2024 through no later than July 31, 2024. As Minimum-time AmeriCorps members, CCAC Connect Science AmeriCorps Members must complete 300 hours during the service term.

Location:

CCAC Connect Science AmeriCorps Members will serve in Salem or Stoughton, Massachusetts at an afterschool program, summer program or community-based organization.

Service location will be forthcoming.

Training:
CCACConnect Science AmeriCorps Members will attend a 5-day Connect Science training at the start of their service.

CCAC Connect Science AmeriCorps Members must attend CCAC AmeriCorps Orientation on their first day of service. Members will attend weekly Member Meetings with the full CCAC AmeriCorps cohort and may attend additional training opportunities.

Benefits:

CCAC Connect Science AmeriCorps Members will receive an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award in the amount of $1,459.26 The Segal Education Award is contingent upon the successful completion of the program and can be used to pay for college or technical school or to pay back qualified student loans, good for up to 7 years.

Additional benefits include: