T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps Program
T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps members served over 13,000 hour this past year (13,649 hours).
In 2018-2019, the T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps program saw a 23% increase in student proficiency in math and science.
2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winner from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine!
– Jade Matthews, Program Director
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Member Benefits
- Part-time members will receive a living stipend of $900/month
- Loan forbearance of federal student loans
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term (900 hours)
- Monthly training and professional development.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2022
Questions about the program? Check out the FAQs below.
What does T.E.E.M.S stand for?
- T.E.E.M.S. stands for Technology Engineering, Environment Math and Science (T.E.E.M.S.) AmeriCorps program.
Who is eligible to serve in the T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps Program?
The T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps Program seeks candidates with:
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- High personal achievement and experience in math and science.
- Experience working with elementary, middle or high school-aged youth
- Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with people with diverse interests, skills and backgrounds
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high energy environment
- Must have at least 10-12 hours of availability each week
- Successful completion of a mandatory criminal background check as this position has recurring access to vulnerable populations
What is the time commitment?
- Quarter-time T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps members will serve alongside formal and informal educators (10-12 hrs/week) at local schools and community organizations as a way of strengthening STEM education at the site. Qarter-time T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps members serve for a 10 month period beginning on September 1 and ending June 30.
What is the placement and/or scheduling process for sites?
- Members are placed at service sites based on the availability of the members and the needs of the partner. School-based service typically takes place between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-school service sites operate between 3 to 8 p.m. Members will serve in one of these capacities but not both.
What are the program benefits?
- Quarter-time members will receive a living stipend of $450/month
- Segal Education Award of $1,718.25
- Loan forbearance of federal student loans
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term (900 hours)
- Monthly training and professional development.
The T.E.E.M.S. (Technology, Environment, Engineering, Math and Science) AmeriCorps Program housed in the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence at Georgia State University, serves urban elementary, middle, and high school students and their community. AmeriCorps Members are responsible for providing supplemental instruction and support in the areas of math and science. Members have the opportunity to assist teachers in schools or lead dynamic after-school programming designed to provide homework assistance in math and science while creating fun strategies for learning. Members receive a living allowance while in service and an education award after successful completion of the program requirements. We welcome undergraduates, graduates and alumni to apply. You do not have to be a current student to be a member but must have some post-high school education if you are not currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants Criteria: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience working with youth and strong proficiency in math/science is preferred. Applicants must be available 10-12 hrs/week between either 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (school placement) or 3 to 8 p.m. (for afterschool placement).
Applicants must complete and submit the interest form to be considered for the position:
Click Here to Submit Interest Form
Who is TEEMS AmeriCorps For?
TEEMS AmeriCorps is for any school or youth-serving organization that wants to improve outcomes in STEM education.
What are the program components?
The TEEMS AmeriCorps program provides direct support in the classroom. Each AmeriCorps member assigned to your site completes 10-12 hours a week of STEM instruction.
What are the typical student outcomes?
We establish an increase of 10% baseline target in STEM self-efficacy for students who work with our program at least two days per week.
Our most recent third-party evaluations reported an average student increase in STEM self-efficacy of 27% across all program sites.
Do host sites recruit their own AmeriCorps member(s)?
No. The Crim Center recruits AmeriCorps members with STEM-focused majors.
What does the program cost?
Each TEEMS AmeriCorps member costs $3,500. Sites can host as many members as they need. Each AmeriCorps member’s commits to:
Program Partners
Contact Us
Program Director:
Jade Matthews, MPH
Email: jmatthews37@gsu.edu
Tel: 404-413-8430
Mailing Address
Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence
P.O. Box 3976
Atlanta, GA 30303-3976
In-Person
College of Education & Human Development
30 Pryor Street, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30303