Experts-in-Residences sought for K-5 summer Spark program

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The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is seeking college-age students to be Experts-in-Residence this summer for their SPARK program, which helps K-5 students “play their way through the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and match) fields.

Spark is a maker program taking place at Adams Elementary School throughout the summer (May 28-Aug. 3).

Each week, students work in hands-on projects that they will display to friends and family at the end of the week. Spark is seeking outside experts to help the students realize their goals. These Experts-in-Residence (EIRs) help the children on a variety of projects, like building a treadmill for an octopus. EIRs should have a variety of STEAM skills, and most importantly the ability to say, "I don't know, but let's find out."

If that sounds like you, Spark has a variety of opportunities that will fit most schedules. Spark is able to pay an hourly honorarium for your services. Bonus points if you are a regular member of the Nebraska Innovation Studios.

If interested in becoming an EIR, email Matt Tebo (Matthew.Tebo@LPS.org), Program Director, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools, before March 23 to set up a time to talk.

If you might enjoy a greater opportunity, consider applying for to join the Spark staff. Positions require some background in education. Full job postings are listed on line at http://www.foundationforlps.org/who-we-are/jobs.html

Click the link below for more information about Spark.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/9kum