Location: Schenectady, New York

Union College (NY) seeks applicants for the Director of the Union College MakerSpace Consortium. This position reports to the Dean of Academic Departments and Programs and has responsibility for leading the growth of the maker culture at Union College. The goal of the program is to establish and sustain an interdisciplinary and student-driven culture of craftsmanship at the college. Beyond administration of our makerspaces, the director will have opportunities to teach undergraduate practica, oversee independent studies, and lead events and initiatives with faculty. We welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups. Applicants are encouraged to write in their cover letter how they will support diverse students and faculty and enhance the diversity of educational experiences at the college. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three referees to http://jobs.union.edu. Application review will begin June 29th, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.  **Note date has been extended to July 6, 2018.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the maker culture at Union College, and administrate our distributed campus makerspaces.
• Provide creative and strategic leadership for the redesign and renovation of student-driven, interdisciplinary makerspaces that include a variety of digital fabrication tools (laser cutters, milling machines, 3D printers, woodworking tools, electronic bench supplies, computers, etc.)
• Maintain the various maker facilities distributed throughout the college. This includes: developing training materials and policies; routine maintenance and repair of equipment; administrative tasks including record keeping and budgeting; acquisition of new equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor an interdisciplinary group of students tasked with daily operation of the campus makerspaces.
• Propose and develop faculty and student workshops and events
• Develop and supervise undergraduate maker-related practica and independent studies.
• Seek internal and external grant funding to support work of Makerspace activities
• Explore opportunities to develop Makerspace activities with K-12 education and local communities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, terminal degree a plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Ability to promote and advocate for Makerspace activities, solve problems, and discover innovative applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of interdisciplinary situations.
• Working knowledge and experience in Makerspace and manufacturing labs and on/or advanced manufacturing or rapid prototyping tools including 3D printers/scanners, laser cutters, and other CNC machinery
• Excellent planning and organization skills; proven ability to manage, priority, and complete multiple projects
• Experience teaching creative course and workshops that include opportunities for experiential learning a plus
• Grant writing experience a plus

Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work experience, and criminal history background check.

Link to job ad: http://jobs.union.edu/cw/en-us/job/492408/makerspace-director

Location:  Dallas, Texas

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Summary:  SPARK! Creator Studio will combine the equipment of a MakerSpace with the technology of a Computer Lab and the materials in a Tinker Studio. The Creator Studio manager will lead the development and implementation of the Creator Studio by creating all curriculum and guiding students through projects during the open hours of the studio.

Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum and structure for program in response to youth interests
• Develop and lead workshops
• Help Creator Studio members develop projects
• Recruit, train and support volunteer mentors
• Provide community outreach in support of the Creator Studio program
• Provide basic equipment maintenance
• Assist SPARK! in fundraising and publicity for the Creator Studio
• Support youth in pursuing academic and career opportunities

Qualifications:

• Creative individual
• Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering or instructional technology
• 2-3 years professional experience
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Experience with 3D Printers, MIT Scratch, MakeCode and other related equipment and programs.
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Able to organize and prioritize work
• Able to work independently and also as part of a team
• Able to work successfully across departments

• Maintain a consistently high level of quality
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S
• This job description is not all–inclusive and subject to change without prior written and/or verbal notifications.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to info@sparkdallas.org

Location: Durango, CO, U.S.A

The Powerhouse Science Center

MakerLab Director Job Announcement

The MakerLab at the Powerhouse Science Center (PSC) is a community workspace providing access to
tools, technologies and training to facilitate craft, creativity and entrepreneurship in the 4 Corners
region and beyond.

The MakerLab director will be the organization’s key management leader through the development
phase of the MakerLab. This position is responsible for overseeing the budget, classes, community
outreach, and strategic planning in coordination with the MakerLab Council, a member-selected group
that guides everyday use of the MakerLab. Other key duties include marketing, upkeep of equipment
and tools, developing exhibits, facilitating training, and successfully communicating with education
professionals, members, visitors and more. Proven time-management skills are required. The director
will report directly to the PSC Executive Director.

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Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, art, the trades or a closely related field or
  equivalent practical experience is required for this position.
• 2-4 years of previous experience with large-scale project development and coordination.
• 3-5 years’ proven experience with making, preferably as a member of an identifiable
  Makerspace.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

General Management

• Manages projects and timelines for the MakerLab members including the preparation of
  an event calendar, programming activities and monthly MakerLab events.
• Works closely with the PSC Director of Education to ensure MakerLab classes meet or
  exceed the education and technological quality standards of the PSC.
• Ensures resource availability and allocation.
• Mentors and provides oversight on instructors and members.
• Manages MakerLab materials inventory.
• Manages troubleshooting and required maintenance of equipment, trainings and
  software.
• Recruits, trains, and assists MakerLab members and participants.
• Assists with the writing and ongoing evaluation of policies and procedures.

Marketing and Community Outreach

• Gathers and analyzes statistics, writes expense and progress reports on department
  activities, and develops goals in support of the MakerLab and Powerhouse strategic
  plan.
• Assists in the promotion of the MakerLab, utilizing focused written, oral, video, web and
  social media communication. Manages social media marketing on multiple platforms
• Develops and maintains existing relationships with organizations, individuals, and others
  to participate and partner with the MakerLab.
• Assists with funding applications for MakerLab initiatives, in partnership with the
  Executive Director and MakerLab Council.

Educational management tasks include instructing members and the general public on
programming, tools, technology, and activities such as 3D modeling, microcontroller
programming, general electronics, laser cutting, wood working and CNC milling.

Required skills and knowledge

• Working knowledge of microcontrollers and relevant software, such as: Arduino, Raspberry Pi,
  Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Proofreading and document-editing proficiency
• Deep knowledge of the culture, theory and practice of the Maker Movement.
• Ability to research, plan and implement education classes for youth and adults.
• Understanding of the general procedures required to hire, manage, and train STEAM educators
  for the MakerLab.
• Experience tracking materials, tools, and equipment needed for all MakerLab programs.
• Ability to switch between a variety of projects on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Suggested knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of 3D modeling software (Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion 360/Inventor) a plus
• Knowledge of SEO and/or strategic online marketing
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, PHP or similar languages
• Able to manage a domain’s DNS settings

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Salary: $30,000- $40,000
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Travel: less than 5%
Time Off: this position will be compensated for 10 flexible holidays determined by the organization on
an annual basis. This position also qualifies for paid time off on an accrual basis.
Insurance: The Powerhouse Science Center does not currently provide health benefits to employees.
Please submit a digital resume and cover letter to Wayne LaBar, Powerhouse Executive Director at
wayne@powsci.org by June 14, 2018

Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A

FULL-TIME 11-MONTH POSITION BEGINNING AUG 2018

Job Summary

The Director of Making and Engineering at Castilleja is a committed educator with a passion for maker education, design thinking, and engineering who is responsible for the school’s making and engineering program and associated maker spaces, including the Bourn Idea Lab and Middle School Tinkering Nook. S/he has exceptional program management skills, the capacity to imagine and implement curriculum, and a deep interest in the power of making and hands-on learning to build student agency. The ideal candidate is one who embraces ambiguity and thrives when working at the intersection of creative thinking, collaboration, and innovation.

As Director, s/he is well-versed in articulating the vision for the program and its philosophy to a wide variety of audiences and constantly works to align programming to strategic goals. S/he develops and teaches making electives and engineering courses in both the middle school and high school levels, researches and implements opportunities for students to participate in hands-on projects, as well as consults and collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines to create interdisciplinary curriculum threads across the middle and upper school. The Director also serves as the faculty advisor for our high school FIRST Robotics team, designs professional development opportunities, and advocates for the program both internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Work with teachers across all curriculum areas and grade levels to design project-based learning opportunities for students that can be integrated into core classes, flexible learning periods, and other venues
• Design, develop, and teach courses offered in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, senior mini-courses, and support upper school students in Independent Study projects.
• Coordinate making, engineering and design curriculum development and education in both the middle and upper school.
• Create a framework for offering middle school courses, units, or interdisciplinary projects incorporating making, design, and engineering concepts that will build an audience for the upper school course offerings.
• Continue work on the school’s Making and Engineering Curriculum Framework in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Castilleja’s Institutional Researcher to create and design tools and best practices for assessment of hands-on learning.

Robotics Advising

• Oversee Castilleja’s middle school and upper school robotics programs
• Serve as the faculty advisor for upper school FIRST Robotics team, which involves meeting regularly with student leads, managing and recruiting team coaches and volunteer mentors, working with the team to organize logistics such as purchasing,
  budgeting, travel, shipping, etc.
• Travel with and support robotics team during both out-of-town and in-town competitions
• Keep abreast of team progress via the team’s internal communication channels
  (currently Slack) and check-in regularly with both student leads and adult
  mentors/coaches
• Collaborate with team coaches and mentors to keep the team on schedule to meet
  various deadlines
• Advocate for the team within the broader context of the school and local community
• Support the team in their fundraising efforts including partnering with Castilleja’s
  Advancement Team to seek out new corporate sponsors
• Serve as the liaison between the school community and the team, including ensuring
  that team is following all safety procedures, after-hours access policies, etc.

Program and Lab Management

• Oversee the daily functioning of the Bourn Idea Lab and Tinkering Nook, including
  workflows, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, safety policies, equipment
  maintenance/repairs, and maintaining a consistent lab presence during school hours.
• Manage the Bourn Lab/Tinkering Nook team, including lab volunteers and student
  assistants
• Develop relationships with other partners to enhance the making, design, and
  engineering program at Castilleja
• Educate students and faculty on the use of design thinking and problem solving.
• Promote the lab and its use through the school’s various communication channels,
  including website, social media, etc
• Collaborate with other Program Directors and Leadership Team to ensure alignment of
  program with Castilleja’s overall mission and strategic goals
• Research and communicate external design and engineering opportunities, such as
  summer programs and internships, to Castilleja students.

Professional Development and Outreach

• Design and run workshops for teachers internally at Castilleja at various times during the
  school year, such as Opening Week, faculty meetings, year end Summer Institute.
• Coordinate and direct the Bourn Teacher Fellows program, a year-long professional
  development fellowship for Castilleja teachers
• Host external visitors for tours to share our program and best practices
• Research external professional development opportunities related to making, design thinking, and/or STEM education, and publicize these opportunities to Castilleja faculty
• Organize and plan the annual Design, Do, Discover summer institute, in partnership with Marymount School of New York (hosted in Palo Alto and NYC in alternate years)
• Represent Castilleja at relevant conferences and events, e.g. Maker Faire, FabLearn

Other Faculty Duties

• Attend weekly faculty meetings
• Serve as a member of Curriculum Council
• Participate in Program Directors’ meetings to coordinate alignment between programs
• Represent the Program at internal events, such as Admissions Open Houses, Back to School Night, etc.
• Serve as faculty advisor for ACE Orgs hosted in the Bourn Lab
• Opportunity to serve as a grade-level advisor
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• BA/BS and/or industry experience in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Passion for maker education and working with youth in both formal classroom as well as informal co-curricular settings
• Prior teaching experience, either in or outside of classrooms
• Strong communication skills and ability to speak to a wide variety of audiences, from students to parents to fellow educators
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team-based environment
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to model lifelong learning for, and sometimes in front of, students
• Experience with digital fabrication technology and/or shop tools is a bonus
• Resilient, flexible, tech-savvy, and creative
• Position will involve some evening/weekend hours and (infrequent) travel

Director position with attractive compensation.

Title: Director – Be a Maker (BeAM)

Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Contact e-mail: beam@unc.edu

Link to Position Description: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/137388

Full Time Teaching/Mentoring Position: Rock Tree Sky Learning Community is a K-12 enrichment center for homeschooling families with 70+ students located in Ojai, California. The program’s philosophy is based on self-directed education and democratic schooling, in which children are free to choose their curriculum on a daily basis. Our time is split between a makerspace and a ranch. There are no classrooms but instead workshops and outdoor space where children may engage in a variety of creative activities and learning opportunities. We are seeking a full-time mentor to inspire youth with design projects and guide them in specialties such as wood-working and or engineering.  

Job description:

• Consistently offer various build/tinker projects which target different age groups (from kindergarten level to high school level) and support design thinking and basic safe tool use skills
• Work collaboratively with other makerspace mentors to create both small and large scale projects
• Engage with the larger community so that some projects can serve those beyond the enrichment center
• Assist in the continuous development and maintenance of the makerspace and ranch  

Qualifications:

• A background in and passion for making. Qualified applicants will have experience in any of the following: wood-work, metal-work, hobby electronics, engineering.
• 1 year or more experience working with children of all ages
• Flexibility – Must be able to work happily in a shared space; as this is a self-directed education model, mentors need to bring flexibility and sustained enthusiasm to their projects even as children’s interests shift.
• Collaboration – mentors need to collaborate with one another at times to offer projects utilizing multiple skill sets and areas of expertise

Visit us on the web at rocktreesky.org for more information about the program. Position is for the 2018-19 instructional year. To apply or learn more about the position please send a cover letter and resume to natasha@rocktreesky.org

ISF Hong Kong

The Manager of the ISF Makerspace Cyberport is responsible for the overall operation of the makerspace and the development of programs and services which meet the needs of ISF Academy and community learners who have a wide-range of experience and expertise using the equipment in the lab and who cross the boundaries of multiple disciplines including education, arts, business, engineering, and computer science and the humanities. This position requires a strong commitment to maker learning coupled with a vision for using emerging technologies and evidence-based decision practices to develop, implement, and assess services. In the initial 1-1.5 years, one of the key components of the role is to work with the faculty of the ISF Academy (K-12) at the ISF Makerspace Cyberport campus. Please see http://isf.edu.hk

Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A

Brighton School has been an outstanding private school in Snohomish County, Washington for 35 years. We offer a broad academic foundation in a safe, supportive community where children learn to love school and enjoy learning. At Brighton, we believe that children learn best when they are physically and emotionally safe, academically challenged and given many opportunities to develop connections with the real world through hands-on activities and project-based learning. To find out more about our school please visit www.brightonschool.com.

We are looking for a passionate, committed STEAM/Makerspace teacher. The responsibilities and qualifications are as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate hands-on projects with K-7th-grade students
• Inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation
• Plan, prepare, deliver, and model instructional lessons that facilitate a maker mindset and use design thinking
• Assist in managing digital projects and support technology integration
• Manage equipment upkeep
• Plan and lead professional development programming and workshops for faculty

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be willing to take risks, look for opportunities to integrate disciplines in authentic and meaningful ways to make a difference in the world
• Knowledge of NGSS and practices
• Experience working with children and young teens
• Enthusiasm for exploring new trends using media, design, and digital fabrication tools and software
• Experience in inquiry-based learning and cooperative learning with a focus on a student-centered approach
• Experience in an educational makerspace environment
• Knowledge of basic electronics, robotics and eWearables
• Experience with project-based curriculum design
• Interest/ability in physical computing, including Arduino
• Coding experience with Blockly, Scratch Jr. and Scratch
• Knowledge of 3D printers, vinyl cutters, power tools, electronics, sewing machines
• Understand current educational technology as a means to support best practices
• Proven experience with interdisciplinary and innovative curricular design and partnership

Brighton is a wonderful environment to work in filled with dedicated, professional staff, engaged students and involved parents. If you share our love of children and enthusiasm for teaching, and you have the appropriate credentials please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line reading “Brighton STEAM Teacher” to david.locke@nlcinc.com.

Wilson, Arkansas, U.S.A.

The school Makers Space is the centerpiece of The Delta School campus and its program. The Maker will help to create a school that celebrates an open-ended culture of creativity, innovation, and experimentation, melding diverse disciplines math, science, art, craft, engineering, green design, music, and more into ambitious projects. The Maker will assist, support, and encourage students as they learn new skills for making things and complete projects to display at a town Maker Faire.

We are seeking someone whose skills and passions span several areas: digital fabrication, design teaching, mechanical ability. This position requires someone who has a thorough knowledge of digital fabrication equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers). Additionally, a love of working with youth and the ability to teach and manage elementary school students is a must. Finally, the Maker Educator will have interest in entrepreneurialism, helping students envision how to take their projects from ideation to actualization.

Responsibilities

• Identify projects suitable for students ages 6-17
• Develop Maker Curriculum for growing school
• Work one on one with students or in groups to ideate, prototype, and present projects
• Teach classes offering specific guidance workshops in areas of expertise
• Organize logistics for projects
• Engage in your own learning and exploration
• Maintain a safe and efficient learning environment
• Technical support of project documentation (video, photos, sketchbook, lab notebook, blog
• Lead students in time management and project planning skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and make things

Qualifications

• Experience and/or strong interest in working with young people ages 6-17
• Skills with technology, art, craft, engineering, music, science, green design, and other Maker themes OR curiosity and commitment to quickly develop such skills
• Proven ability in the use of digital arts/fabrication software and equipment;
• Knowledge in maintaining digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, etc.;
• Experience teaching in an educational or youth development setting;
• Sincere motivation to work collaboratively with an energized, committed, and diverse team;
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach;
• Highly organized;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and computer skills;
• Bachelors Degree required, with preference for a degree in a relevant field;

The Maker Educator will have funding available to bring in guest makers to fill in the gaps or provide instruction in methods for which you do not have specific training.

The Delta School strives to create a school and working environment that is affirming and inclusive. The Delta School respects and values its diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of differences in age, ethnicity, family structure, national origin, physical attributes, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, but equally important is the ability to face open-ended, ambiguous problems and actively work to solve them. As a start up school attempting to break the normal molds of traditional education an innovative mind is a strong advantage. It is strongly recommended that you spend time researching our school and project based learning prior to applying. www.thedeltaschool.org

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Clarion School, built off the Bank Street College of Education framework, is seeking a Maker Space Instructor for a school in Dubai. We offer a PK – Grade 5 education with an additional grade added every year culminating in the IB / High School Diploma. We are committed to high expectations within a progressive, inquiry approach to education.

The candidate should lead and support the development of design thinking within the school and co-teach as required. As a STEAM focused school, this includes work on curriculum development, instructional practices and authentic assessments. Outreach engagement with industry to support application of learning is also valued as part of the process.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and be part of something special in one of the most innovative places in the world. A competitive salary package is offered including housing and a car.

Please forward your details to Kumar Verma at kverma@clarionschool.com. Please include a cover letter with your CV.