[CharterSchools] Teachers: Apply for Operation Spark Teaching Fellowship by Dec. 18!

[charterschools at LACharter.org]

December 11, 2020
Contact: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or hharper at h2nola.net 

Apply by Dec. 18! Operation Spark Offering High School to High Wage Teaching Fellowship 

Operation Spark, a non-profit coding bootcamp that provides training in software development for adults and youth across Louisiana, is launching a new teaching fellowship program for teachers in the metro New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas.Since 2015, the Operation Spark Summer Teacher Academy has trained teachers with basic software skills to work alongside Operation Spark instructors to deliver coding curriculum in their classrooms. The High School to High Wage Teaching Fellowship builds on this program with an 18-month, tuition-free immersive learning experience for accomplished classroom teachers to train in and teach software development. Through the fellowship, teachers can initially maintain their current position before transitioning into a paid academic role with the Operation Spark High School to High Wage instructional team. For a full program description, go to: bit.ly/opsparkfellowship“This is a unique chance for teachers to combine their love of teaching with invaluable, certified new skills in computer programming and software engineering that can lead to enhanced teaching and future career opportunities,” said Operation Spark CEO John Fraboni.Currently, less than 25% of Louisiana high schools offer introductory classes in computer science yet, according to the US Department of Labor, 8 of the top 10 fastest growing careers in our state are in the tech industry. Software Engineers, Web Designers, Game Developers, and IT Project Managers are examples of high-demand career pathways that 75% of our high school graduates don’t yet have the skills to access.            The Fellowships are open to current and former teachers in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. Fellowship training will begin in February 2021. To start the application process, send your resume and cover letter to mayukh at operationspark.org by Friday, December 18. 
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