Field Education AmeriCorp & Educator Development Program Manager

Position Purpose

The Field Education AmeriCorps & Educator Development Manager leads Teton Science Schools’ AmeriCorps program and coordinates educator development systems across Field Education. This position manages all aspects of AmeriCorps program implementation and compliance while ensuring members are fully supported and integrated into TSS’s teaching and learning community.

The Manager designs and leads professional development systems, mentoring structures, and training arcs that serve both AmeriCorps members and instructional staff. In collaboration with other Program Managers and Directors, this role ensures Field Education maintains a consistent, high-quality framework for educator growth, service learning, and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

AmeriCorps Program Leadership

• Lead and manage TSS’s AmeriCorps program, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, service reporting, and evaluation standards

• Serve as the primary liaison with the state AmeriCorps commission, funders, and national service partners

• Oversee AmeriCorps recruitment, onboarding, and training processes in collaboration with HR and the Director of Curriculum & Educator Development

• Manage AmeriCorps program budgets, grant documentation, and member service hours tracking

• Ensure programs meet AmeriCorps guidelines for service learning, community engagement, and professional development

Educator Development 

• Lead design and implementation of educator development systems for Field Education, including training, mentoring, and professional learning

• Collaborate with Program Managers and Directors to align training arcs and competencies across seasons and staff levels

• Facilitate reflective practice and skill development through workshops, observations, and feedback sessions

• Support the integration of AmeriCorps service projects and educator training within broader TSS program goals

• Contribute to the design of all-staff and seasonal trainings, ensuring a cohesive learning experience that integrates place-based pedagogy and field safety

Staff Supervision & Member Support

• Supervise AmeriCorps Mentor and AmeriCorps Members through regular check-ins, professional development sessions, and goal-setting

• Provide coaching, conflict resolution, and professional feedback to AmeriCorps Members and Mentors as needed

• Coordinate member schedules and assignments across Field Education programs

• Foster a sense of community, inclusion, and professional growth among AmeriCorps participants 

Hosting & Collaboration

• Serve as a primary representative of Teton Science Schools during active programs and campus visits

• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for participants, educators, and guests

• Occasionally host groups or events when visible leadership presence enhances participant experience, partner engagement, or community relationships.

• Support risk management, safety, and participant well-being through proactive communication and campus presence

• Represent the AmeriCorps program at internal and external events, conferences, and partner meetings

Team Leadership & Culture

• Contribute to Field Education leadership meetings, staff trainings, and organizational planning efforts

• Foster a culture of curiosity, inclusion, professionalism, and stewardship across Field Education teams

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education and the workplace

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in outdoor, experiential, or place-based education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in staff supervision, coordination, or program management

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and relevant education or operations software

• WFR, CPR, and AED certification (required)
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Primarily based at assigned TSS campus with regular travel to other sites as needed

• Indoors in office settings and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays required to support programs and events

• Ability to carry a backpack of 20 lbs and hike up to 8 hours per day over uneven terrain

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 15-passenger vans for extended periods

This job description is not meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.