Timeframe: 20 weeks, May 30th - Oct. 20th (see Schedule section below for notes on flexibility)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Age Range: 18-24 years old
Job Description:
Education Apprentices provide a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher or sustainability educator. Apprentices will observe and learn from educators and teachers, co-teach, support with grading, and may facilitate individual or small group student instruction and STEM projects. The apprentice will complete a two-week orientation and training period before assuming the main responsibilities of the role. This apprenticeship is mostly in-person and requires commuting to schools, businesses, partner organizations, and community entities in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
Deadline to apply: May 31st by 5pm
SCHEDULE
Start Date: May 30th
Timing: up to 300 hours total. Spark-Y proposes a schedule of 10 hours per week for 20 weeks, flexible depending on candidate availability.
COMPENSATION
$250 stipend at the conclusion of training period + $15/hr wage activated after training
Urban Agriculture Certification
Entrepreneurship Certification
Metro Transit Bus Pass (if requested)
ELIGIBILITY AND SKILLS
Apprentices must be 18-24 years old and have the ability and/or willingness to:
Apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence.
Foster strong, welcoming, encouraging relationships with youth participants.
Participate in relevant training and development.
Plan and lead activities catered to a group of interns for 5 hours a day,up to 3 days a week, in collaboration with a Spark-Y Educator.
Have an interest in teaching/learning about STEM, sustainability, and entrepreneurial topics.
POTENTIAL PROJECTS
Mobile Innovation Lab: Work on a team to develop “sandbox-style” activities on the themes of weather, forces & motion, coding, and engineering. Kindergarten-8th graders will complete these activities on the Mobile Innovation Lab, a mobile classroom on a double-decker bus that provides learning experiences through hands-on STEM education and programming.
Summer and After-School Program Teaching: Lead icebreaker and educational activities using project-based curriculum. Activities are scheduled regularly throughout the summer or after-school for grades K-12.
STEM Event Planning and Execution: Participate in monthly events that create STEM awareness, increase exposure, and provide hands-on experiences for youth (K-8th grade) through the design and development of hands-on activities that support a STEM theme.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by May 31st. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spark-Y is an Equal Opportunity Employer | Please contact jobs@spark-y.org for any accessibility accommodations.
At Spark-Y we value passion, community, balance, integrity, and growth.
We’re a forward-thinking organization fueled by resourceful innovators that take the initiative to better serve our mission. We strongly encourage BIPOC and youth from underrepresented groups to apply. Please also consider applying if you’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact interns@spark-y.org to make any accessibility accommodations. EEOC Employer.