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T.E.E.M.S Americorps Program

T.E.E.M.S Americorps Program

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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 and providing instructional support and effective content delivery to increase long- term academic achievement.

KEY FACTS

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!

“Our goal as a program is to not just expose and educate k-12 youth to STEM but use STEM to build community with schools, families, and students.”

– Adam Goslin, Program Director

Join T.E.E.M.S AmeriCorps Today!

2021-2022 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 31, 2022

Questions about the program? Check out the FAQs below.

AC Member FAQs

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 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 (20-25 hrs/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 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?

  • 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.

Apply to be a AC Member

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 20-25 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 following for their applications to be considered complete:
• Application
• Resume and Cover Letter
• Short Answer Question Responses
• Two (2) References

NOTE: Georgia State University students cannot hold another campus job while in the program as AmeriCorps is a 20-25 hour commitment, max allowable work time for students.

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  • Program Specific Questions

    Please be advised: Though our sites are located across the Atlanta Metro Area, some of our partnering schools are not immediately accessible via public transit. Members may express a preference for site location, but are not guaranteed a site that is “close” to their residency.

  • Supplemental Questions

  • Criminal History

  • Resume, cover letter and 2 professional references

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Host Site FAQs

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 20-25 hours a week of STEM instruction.

•STEM Programming/Classroom Assistance: AmeriCorps members are utilized in the classroom to provide individual instruction, small group instruction, co-teaching, activity facilitation, resource generation or any other related STEM activity.
•Summer STEM Institute: This is a four-week program, housed at Georgia State University, offered to the students and teachers we serve during the academic year. Summer institute focuses on strengthening both STEM fundamentals and leadership development in all students.

 

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 $7,500.  Sites can host as many members as they need.  Each AmeriCorps member’s commits to:

•900 total hours of direct service in STEM education
•Servicing 20-25 hours per week at their host site

Apply to be a Host Site

Brief description of host site or any info ppl may need before filling out form below.

T.E.E.M.S HOST SITE APPLICATION

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Program Partners

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Contact Us

Program Director:

Adam Goslin, MBA, MSr
Email: agoslin@gsu.edu
Tel: 404-413-8070

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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