CISCT AmeriCorps Positions
Our AmeriCorps members provide mentorship to elementary and middle school students in Central Texas public schools and by supporting our early childhood ASPIRE Program and out of school programming on HACA (Housing authority of the City of Austin) sites. We place 60+ AmeriCorps Members serving across 35 campuses in Austin, Manor, Lockhart, Elgin, Hays and San Marcos ISDs.
AmeriCorps Mentors collaborate with CISCT Program Managers and school-based staff to support students through individual, small-group, and campus-wide services to increase access to education opportunities. By building deep relationships and focusing on strengthening the skills our students need to succeed in school, our members ensure all students can achieve in life.
AmeriCorps Early Childhood Teaching Assistants build capacity for increased early childhood services and family engagement by assisting in the ASPIRE Program. Americorps Out of School Time Assistants build capacity for increased after-school services at four public housing properties with the SmartKids Program.
2025-2026 Position Openings
*Full-time members typically work M-F 7-4pm, 7:30-4:30pm or 8-5pm.
**Half-time members have great flexibility within school hours. Example schedules: M/T/W/Th 8-2pm; W-F 9-5pm
What You’ll Do
Student Mentor
Provide weekly mentoring to elementary or middle school students through one-on-one meetings and small-group facilitation to increase academic engagement and social emotional skills.
ASPIRE Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
Support CISCT ASPIRE programming and build capacity for increased early childhood services and family engagement.
SmartKids Out Of School Time Assistant
Support CISCT SmartKids after-school programming and build capacity for increased out of school services and family engagement.
Education Award Only
PDF: Education Award Only
AmeriCorps EAO interns will engage in additional youth mental health training, career exploration, and peer networking opportunities offered in partnership with the Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest.
Learn about the Education Award Only opportunity. For more information, visit ciscentraltexas.org/internships or e-mail internships@ciscentraltexas.org or americorps@ciscentraltexas.org.