Education Apprentice

For youth, ages 18-24
Time: Part Time, 15 hrs / week
Location: Twin Cities, MN, dependent on program assignments
Deadline to apply: Rolling Applications

Job Description:

Are you curious about the field of education but lack experience? Are you looking for paid training to work with youth and gain the skills to be a successful classroom teacher or sustainability educator?

Spark-Y is hiring an Education Apprentice to support in-classroom sustainable education facilitation with youth. As an Education Apprentice you will shadow and co-teach with full-time and experienced Spark-Y Sustainability Educators in K-8 classrooms and workshops, exploring topics such as STEM, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. You will support facilitation of hands-on activities, individual and group instruction, and grading. You will report to Spark-Y Program Manager.

If you want to further your career in education and working with an inspired nonprofit in Northeast Minneapolis, then please apply to the position below.

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Complete a two-week training period.

  • Attend and co-teach at in-classroom, afterschool, or workshop learning experiences.

  • Engage youth in hands-on learning experiences.

  • Provide individual and group instruction using Spark-Y curriculum.

  • Grade and assess student progress.

  • Attend programming education meetings with Spark-Y Educators and Program Manager.

Eligibility:

  • 18-24 years in age.

  • Demonstrated ability to present information to individuals and groups.

Non-Essential Experience:

  • Knowledge or education in education, biology, sustainability, agriculture, or entrepreneurship.

  • Experience working with youth.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Compensation: $500 stipend at the conclusion of training period and $15/hr after completion of training.

Certifications: Urban Agriculture Certification, Entrepreneurship Certification, and Hand and Power Tool Safety Certification.

Travel and expenses: Metro Transit Bus Pass upon request.

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.