
T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps Program
The goal of the Technology, Engineering, Environment, Math and Science (T.E.E.M.S.) AmeriCorps Program is to affect school culture and environments by:
- Influencing teacher and tutor efficacy.
- Providing instructional support and effective content delivery to increasing long- term academic achievement.
The target for student performance is a 10% increase in measures of student STEM academic performance.
2019 recipient of the Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Outstanding University Program.
In 2018-2019, AmeriCorps members completed over 13,500 hours of service to the Metro Atlanta community.
12 consecutive years of service to educating and empowering youth in the Metro-Atlanta area.
– Sarayfah Bolling, Program Director
Join T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps Today!
2020-2021 Corps Member Application Live
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 3, 2020
Questions about the program? Check out the FAQs.
The T.E.E.M.S. (Technology, Engineering, Environment, Math and Science) AmeriCorps Program provides supplemental instruction and support in the areas of math and science during the school day. Members also lead dynamic after-school programming designed to provide homework assistance in math and science while creating fun strategies for learning. The T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps Program will be offering virtual tutorial sessions to offer support to you and your child(ren) during this COVID-19 pandemic period beginning Monday, March 30th from 8AM-8PM Monday through Friday. We understand that you may be experiencing some challenges navigating the virtual learning environment and want to offer our assistance and expertise in math and science to help you be successful.
Who are our members?
The T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps members are current college and recent alumni from all the Metro Atlanta colleges and universities. Our members are subject matter experts in math and science and have experience with navigating the virtual learning environment. Some of our members may have already been working with your child in the classroom or after school.
Who and when can we access these support services?
Students who are currently served by our partners are eligible to participate:
- Create Your Dreams
- Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
- Communities in Schools of Atlanta – Woodland Middle School, Riverdale High School, Paul D. West Middle School, and Cross Keys High School
- Georgia State LIFT Program – Southwest Dekalb, Columbia, and Cedar Grove High Schools
Students can access a tutor Monday through Friday between 8AM-8PM. We serve 3rd-10th grade math and science only.
Do I have to pay anything to access these services?
No. These services are offered at no cost to you and your child(ren).
How do I access the tutorial services?
To register for this tutorial session, go to https://gsumeetings.webex.com/gsumeetings/k2/j.php?MTID=t081c49fea41d6770b1f0e7b45f9daea4 and register.
Session passcode can be found in the parent agreement link below.
Note: This link can be used to access members until June 10th.
What do I need to know to prepare for the tutorial session?
- Prior to the tutorial session, please review and sign the “T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps Tutoring Parent/Legal Guardian/Student Agreement”: https://forms.gle/Kip93Pe2gRqwaFRw5
- Make sure your child has a working computer where they can access the internet and has microphone capabilities.
- Make sure you and your child(ren) have reviewed the lesson materials provided by the teacher and are prepared with 1-2 questions to ask the tutor to make effective use of the tutorial session.
If I have any questions about the tutorial sessions, who should I contact?
Please contact our program staff at cueeamericorps@gsu.ed for any questions about our tutorials service.
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 a U.S. Citizen 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 a fast-paced, high energy environment
- Must have at least 20 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?
- Part-time T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps members will serve alongside formal and informal educators (20hrs/week) at local schools and community organizations as a way of strengthening STEM education at the site. Part-time T.E.E.M.S. AmeriCorps members service for 10 month period beginning in September 1st and ending June 30th.
What is the placement and./or scheduling process for sites?
- Members are placed at service sites based on availability of the members and needs of the partner. School-based service typically takes place between 8AM-3PM. Afterschool service sites operate between 3PM-8PM. Members will serve in one of these capacities, not both.
How many service years can a member complete?
- A member can complete up to two years on service in the program with an education award. Additional service years can be completed without eligibility for an education award. Members are allowed to continue service within AmeriCorps as long as they are in good standing with the program and successfully complete their former year of service.
What are the program 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.
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