AMERICORPS DIRECT SERVICE
BECOME A TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Through United Way of the Piedmont's AmeriCorps Direct Service program, you can serve as Teacher Support Specialists at local elementary schools in the Piedmont region of South Carolina, providing opportunities for teachers and students to get the support they need to thrive.
Our AmeriCorps Members spend one academic year in an elementary school where they serve teachers and students through providing small group instruction, supporting social and emotional needs of students, enriching family and school relationships, assisting teachers with remote and e-learning opportunities, and supporting students with one-on-one reading and math assistance.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCe
As a Teacher Support Specialist, you will get the opportunity to:
- Choose to serve between a variety of time commitment options at a local elementary school.
- Directly serve elementary school teachers and students in order to improve student academic performance in Spartanburg County, SC.
- Develop a wide range of professional and leadership skills.
- Collaborate with other National Service members on volunteer projects.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
All members will serve until the end of May 2025 with the choice of the below hours breakdown. Living allowance and education award benefits vary based on hours served. Please note that Education Awards are only provided upon successful completion of service.
| Total Hours in Service Term | Maximum Living Allowance Per Term | Biweekly Living Allowance Amounts | Education Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | $12,000 | $631.58 | $3,697.50 |
| 675 | $9,000 | $473.68 | $2,817.14 |
| 450 | $6,000 | $315.79 | $1,956.35 |
| 300 | $5,066.73 | $266.67 | $1,565.08 |
Responsibilities
Member activities include but are not limited to:
- Providing small group instruction
- Supporting social/emotional needs of students
- Enriching family and school relationships
- Monitoring student progress and attendance
- Assisting teachers with remote and e-learning opportunities
- Supporting students with one-on-one reading and math assistance
Service Opportunities
Serve as a Teacher Support Specialist at one of these Spartanburg schools:
- Cleveland Academy of Leadership
- Mary H. Wright Elementary School
- Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School
- Lone Oak Elementary School
HOW To APPLY
Thanks for your interest! We are no longer accepting applications for the current academic year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year in Spring 2025.
List of Services
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1. Pre-screening questionnaireList Item 1
To start the application process, complete the pre-screening questionnaire by clicking the button above.
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2. Screening phone callList Item 3
Complete a screening phone call with a member of our team.
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3. eGrants ApplicationList Item 2
Submit a formal application through the eGrants portal.
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4. Site interviews
Complete interviews with potential service site placements.
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5. Site placement
If both you and a site select each other, you are placed to begin service!