AmeriCorps Members complete most of the requirements by already teaching in high-need subjects and schools, keeping community at the heart of their teaching. In addition, members will receive training seminars to employ effective teaching practices and engage students by incorporating service-learning into their teaching practice and leveraging local community. Once you complete service, you will earn the Segal Education Award historically valued at $7,000+.
Additional AmeriCorps requirements
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident;
Pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC);
18 years of age & possess a Bachelor’s degree
Please note that participation in AmeriCorps is contingent on TWM being awarded funding for member slots by AmeriCorps each year.
Beginning October 1, 2024, AmeriCorps is removing the requirement of maximum service-terms (previously 4 term limit: link to Update Here). You can now serve as many terms as you want with various AmeriCorps State and National Programs, so you have the opportunity to earn up to 2 full Segal Education Awards. If you have maxed out on education awards (earned 2 full awards), you may still serve with our TWM AmeriCorps Professional Corps and may receive all of the other benefits available to AmeriCorps members, excluding earning the Segal Education Award.
Benefits of Service
Professional Corps member salaries are paid entirely by the organizations with which the members serve, a TWM Partner School
Earn a $7,000+ Segal Education Award which you can apply toward future schooling or existing qualifying student loans
Student Loan Forbearance + Interest payments on qualifying student loans
Access to Massachusetts Service Alliance & AmeriCorps trainings, resources & network
Join a Corps of 50 local teachers and National Service Alumni Network of over 1.2 million + Alumni Benefits
Access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) exclusively for AmeriCorps Members: support services like life coaching, 24/7 counseling, personal concierge, & medical advocacy to name a few!
TWM Resident/AmeriCorps Member Quotes (drag left)
The Faces of AmeriCorps
Teach Western Mass does not discriminate: we’re committed to equal employment and/or program admissions opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, reprisal, genetic information, military service/veteran status, pregnancy, submission of a complaint, citizenship, or any other class protected by the local state or federal law.
TWM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation during the Recruitment process and/or during your Residency and/or AmeriCorps Service, please contact us at recruitment@teachwesternmass.com.