STEM Educator (Licensure Track)

STEM Educator (Licensure Track)

Spark-Y is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering youth with hands-on education rooted in sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Time : Full Time

Location : Minneapolis, MN #LI-Onsite

Deadline to Apply : Rolling Applications

This is considered an entry level position, with advancement opportunities available upon completion of a Tier 1 license.

Organization Description :

Spark-Y is an award-winning youth empowerment nonprofit serving over 13,000 youth in the Twin Cities, and beyond, since 2009.

We provide access and opportunity to youth through hands-on education, projects, and employment that encourage personal and professional development, as well as collective care for our communities and environment.

Learn more at Spark-Y.org

Job Description :

Are you interested in teaching or becoming an Educator but did not go to school for it? Do you have a degree or interest in sustainability, biology, horticulture, or similar?

Spark-Y is hiring a STEM Educator, an opportunity for you to obtain a Tier 1 teaching license while receiving paid teaching experience.

Spark-Y STEM Educators facilitate hands-on education for youth in K-12 learning environments that empower and engage young people in topics of sustainability, STEM, and entrepreneurship.

As a STEM Educator, you will address the needs of your individual programs and tailor curriculum and activities to state learning standards, while meeting the needs of your individual learning communities.

You will report to Spark-Y Program Manager, while working within Spark-Y’s programming department.

If you want a pathway for achieving your licensed teaching aspirations, while working for an inspired organization, with team members that are passionate about youth empowerment and sustainability, then please apply for the position below.

Job Responsibilities :

• Assess the needs of individual programs and to determine learning goals.
• Map Spark-Y content to determine what topics and activities to include in each lesson.
• When needed, suggest and develop new curriculum or content to meet the needs of your individual program.
• Facilitate on-the-ground learning at partner classrooms or workshops through hands-on activities and presentations.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of individual learning and record progress.
• Be point-of-contact for program-specific matters with Program Manager or external program partners.
• Attend staff-wide and program-specific meetings.
• Attend ongoing Educator development training.

Essential Experience :

Proven track record teaching, public speaking, or presentation experience.

Non-Essential Experience :

• Experience working with youth.
• Interest or education in sustainability, agriculture, horticulture, or similar.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Annual Salary : $36,000-44,000 determined by experience.

Annual Raise : Eligible for a market calibration upon completion of a Tier 1 license

PTO : 12 days + 7 personal / sick days, most federal holidays, and 2 day PTO accrual annually.

Monthly Health Stipend : $125 / month.

Tele-Health Enrollment : Provides access to basic consultation and prescription services.

Tax-Advantaged Retirement Plan (non-matching) : Eligible to contribute to a 401K investment account after a 90 day probationary period.

Maternity / Paternity Policy : Following FMLA unpaid leave (with your job protected and still available after a 12 week leave period), Spark-Y also offers 3 paid weeks (15 business days) during this period.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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