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Dreamer, Builder, Maker, Inspirer

The Hamlin School, CA
Job Level
Academic position
Post Date
03/06/2017
Job Category
Teacher / Instructor
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Innovation / Design
  • Maker / Fabrication
Link to Job Posting
Reports to:                           Director Program Innovation & Professional Development
 
Primary Responsibility:        
Manage, maintain, and instruct using design thinking and the tools housed within the school’s RiveterLab to students and faculty.
 
Hours/Classification:             Full time - academic year / Exempt
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Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1.     Design, instruct and assess student work in a semester long design thinking elective for middle school students.
 
2. Work in coordination with Hamlin teachers to integrate design thinking and making in classrooms kindergarten through eighth grade.

 

3. Work in coordination with school counselors and teachers to design and support the delivery of comprehensive SEL aligned digital citizenship instruction K-8.

 

4. Conceptualize and roll out training and certification program on RiveterLab technologies and equipment.
a. Create unique training programs to meet the needs of the various Hamlin constituents, including, but not limited to: teachers, division heads, Extended Day staff, office staff and athletics director.
b. Program should model best practices of blended learning
c. Assess, monitor and publish staff certification on different tools.
 
5. Responsible for space, equipment, and support during open hours and flex-time in the RiveterLab

 

6. Contribute to the ongoing dialogue regarding educational technology and technology trends.
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The successful candidate will have ...
 
  1. A drive to creatively collaborate to find solutions and solve problems
  2. Experience with design thinking
  3. A postive attitude and growth mindset
  4. Commitment to equity and cultural competency
  5. Experience with (some of):
    1. 3D Printing
    2. Laser Cutting
    3. Vinyl Cutting
    4. Rasperry Pi
    5. Arduino
    6. Carvey
    7. Other Mill
      and a desire to learn what’s next!
  6. A vision to help build and maintain an extraordinary program
  7. Experience working in teams
  8. Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching preferred