Data Science Club Sponsor

Sylvania; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, IL, is seeking a Data Science Club Sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year. The sponsor guides a student-led club focused on exploring data science through projects, discussions, and workshops.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. No specific data science expertise is required; learning alongside students is encouraged. External candidates will be paid $17 per hour, with no additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support student voice and student leadership.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, creative, and inclusive environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, communication, and collaboration.
• No specific data science or technical expertise required; learning alongside students is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with student leaders to develop and communicate clear goals for the club and its activities
• Support students in planning meetings, projects, workshops, and creative work sessions aligned with the club's mission
• Model and teach skills related to collaboration, problem-solving, and creative iteration
• Encourage balance by recognizing students' academic responsibilities and commitments outside the club
• Foster an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and inclusive participation
• Support students as they explore both artistic and technical approaches to digital creation
• Collaborate with sponsors of other clubs and programs to promote interdisciplinary learning and shared experiences
• Build positive relationships within the Stevenson community, including students, sponsors, administrators, and families
• Serve as a positive role model in personal management, ethics, and behavior
• Reinforce responsible use of digital tools, technology, and creative platforms
• Connect club experiences to broader life skills such as teamwork, communication, and perseverance
• Reflect on personal leadership style and its impact on students
• Develop an understanding of Stevenson policies and procedures related to co-curricular activities
• Promote and enforce the Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Code of Conduct
• Support student academic expectations and recognize student achievements
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment

Job description

Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL) is seeking a Data Science Club Sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Overview:

The Data Science Club Sponsor supports a student-led organization focused on helping students explore, understand, and apply data science to real-world problems. The club emphasizes analytical thinking, collaboration, and practical application through projects, discussions, and workshops. The sponsor's role is to guide, supervise, and support students as they develop skills and take ownership of the club's direction. Specific technical or data science expertise is not required.

Student Support and Guidance:

• Collaborate with student leaders to develop and communicate clear goals for the club and its activities


• Support students in planning meetings, projects, workshops, and creative work sessions aligned with the club's mission


• Model and teach skills related to collaboration, problem-solving, and creative iteration


• Encourage balance by recognizing students' academic responsibilities and commitments outside the club

Community, Learning, and Collaboration:

• Foster an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and inclusive participation


• Support students as they explore both artistic and technical approaches to digital creation


• Collaborate with sponsors of other clubs and programs to promote interdisciplinary learning and shared experiences


• Build positive relationships within the Stevenson community, including students, sponsors, administrators, and families

Professional Practice & Role Modeling:

• Serve as a positive role model in personal management, ethics, and behavior


• Reinforce responsible use of digital tools, technology, and creative platforms


• Connect club experiences to broader life skills such as teamwork, communication, and perseverance


• Reflect on personal leadership style and its impact on students

School Alignment & Student Safety:

• Develop an understanding of Stevenson policies and procedures related to co-curricular activities


• Promote and enforce the Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Code of Conduct


• Support student academic expectations and recognize student achievements


• Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Willingness to support student voice and student leadership.


• Ability to foster a collaborative, creative, and inclusive environment.


• Commitment to professionalism, communication, and collaboration.


• No specific data science or technical expertise required; learning alongside students is encouraged.

Estimated Start Date:

08/25/2026

Salary and Benefits:

Hourly pay

• External Candidate will be paid $17 per hour


• Current Faculty, please refer to the current Agreement


• Current Support Staff will be paid at your current hourly rate.

No additional benefits are associated with this position.