Innovation Space Coordinator

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Coordinator
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Innovation / Design
The Innovation Space Coordinator candidate would be responsible for:
  • Facilitating and supervising student-driven innovation projects in our 2800 square foot, state-of-the-art design facility
  • Supporting and collaborating with elementary and middle school faculty regarding all innovation curricular initiatives and evolving design thinking programming
  • Coordinating First Lego League (FLL) Robotics program including on-site regional competition
  • Leading efforts to advance the implementation of innovation and design thinking into curriculum
  • Supporting technology integration and regularly partnering with the I.T. Department
This position requires collegiality and an ability to be flexible as this program continues to evolve. The candidate must maintain a connective, safe environment for students in order to build positive rapport with them as an approachable, knowledgeable educator. A strong background in science, technology, and robotics is preferred and experiences with design thinking and/or STEM+ curriculum or activities would be beneficial. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Lake Forest Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Individuals interested should send a cover letter and resume via mail or e-mail to:
 
Andy Sperling
Head of Upper School
Lake Forest Country Day School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL  60045
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