Overview
WSU AmeriCorps: Children First STEM and Garden Jobs in Kansas at AmeriCorps
Children First’s STEM Plus program provides 1) STEM activities and career days during school and out-of-school times to Title I funded schools to increase student’s knowledge about higher paying careers, and 2) fresh food program to teach growing, harvesting, eating, and preserving fresh food with its benefits and providing student-led farm stands to teach entrepreneurship skills. This program is part of Children First: CEO Kansas Inc., a 501(c)(3) social service non-profit organization in Wichita, Kansas with a mission to support students. We help kids to feel safe and empowered, so they can learn and thrive by staying in school and achieving in life. Specifically, Children First empowers student health and success through two programs: 1) experiential learning opportunities through STEM career learning and sustainable education gardens (STEM Plus is Science, Technology, Engineering, Math + Arts + Entrepreneurship) called “STEM Plus, ” and 2) social work support (Brighter Futures).
Member Duties : As a team, AmeriCorps members will directly teach students in the education garden and teaching kitchen using the Children First custom curriculum. In addition, she/he will manage related to achieving the success of the STEM Plus program, such as working in the teaching kitchen with the team, recruitment of community volunteers, greeting volunteer chefs and assisting as needed, setting up the space for class, and assisting Children First team members.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Gardening a plus , Youth Development , Team Work , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
WSU AmeriCorps: Children First STEM and Garden
Program Start/End Date
05/10/2025 – 08/31/2025
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
KANSAS
Accepting Applications
From 03/10/2025 To 05/10/2025
Contact
Kathleen Webb
PO Box 2385
Wichita KS 67201
316-303-4083
www.childrenfirstceokansas.org
Listing ID
103080
Title: WSU AmeriCorps: Children First STEM and Garden
Company: AmeriCorps
Location: Kansas
