Digital Arts/Maker Instructor
Schechter Westchester seeks a digital design / media and/or Makerspace educator to join the High School STEAM teaching staff. Based in three fully-equipped Makerspaces, High School students work in teams to brand and fabricate permanent art installations, brand and publicize companies, design and prototype product ideas, and prepare investor pitches. This educator will work collaboratively to ignite the natural curiosity of our students and promote a culture of innovation, creativity, and cooperation to solve real-world problems through technology, digital story-telling, modeling, and fabrication.
Desired Skill Sets
Although we do not require the educator to have all of the below skills at the onset, we do hope that he/she will be fearless and excited about learning them over time.
Digital Design
- Graphic design and visual/digital media production
- Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop
- Familiarity with video editing production
- 3D modeling/CAD software
Making and Design
- Enthusiasm for Maker culture
- Materials shaping and general fabrication
- Sewing and textile fabrication
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of teaching experience at the secondary level and demonstrate exceptional skills in pedagogy, oral and written communication, and building strong connections with students.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a cover note (indicating how you learned about the position) to jobs@schechterwestchester.org. Be sure to include the position you are applying to in the subject line.