MakerSpace Coordinator

Thayer Academy, MA

Job Level

Mid-level position

Post Date

05/29/2017

Job Category

Coordinator

Sector

Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)

Job Status

Areas of Responsibility

Maker / Fabrication

MakerSpace Coordinator

The Coordinator of the Library MakerSpace Center manages, develops and delivers innovative maker programming within the creative engineering MakerSpace in support of the Academy’s Mission. The supervisor is a pioneering and imaginative teacher who will collaborate directly with faculty and students to apply design thinking principles across the middle school curriculum. Reports to the Middle School Director.

Accountabilities

Ø Collaborates with faculty in integrating Design Thinking, Video, Making, Coding and Robotics into existing curriculum through workshops, seminars, one-on-one sessions, co–teaching and student projects in the Library MakerSpace.

Ø Instructs faculty and students on programming and production topics such as video, photo, 3D modeling, laser and vinyl cutters, electronics, and word working.

Ø Mentors middle school students in designing and implementing their experiential maker projects.

Ø Creates and manages making projects and timelines for the Library MakerSpace including, calendar of events, program activities, professional development and annual MakeSpace Fair.

Ø Teaches the Library MakerSpace Elective Curriculum.

Ø Researches, recommends, manages and implements the necessary equipment, furnishings and software as related to the Library MakerSpace.

Ø Conveys the Library MakerSpace projects thru an online presence and conference presentations.

Ø Develops policies and procedures for safe use of tools and materials in the Library MakerSpace.

Ø Identifies and reports outcomes in MakerSpace Library program and makes improvements to enhance growth & integration.

Ø Collaborates with Thayer’s technology committee members, other global individuals and organizations participating in the Maker movement.

Ø Perform other duties as assigned by MS Director

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology/ Design, Curriculum and Instruction or similar.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in maker movement.
Proficient in Apple Productivity Suite, Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Office, TinkerCAD
- Experience with a wide range of digital technology tools especially Arudino, Makey Makey, 3D printing, Laser and vinyl cutting.
- Experience with programming languages such as Scratch, Beetleblocks, Javascript, and HTML.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and team collaboration skills.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with people of all ages & backgrounds.
- Solve real-world problems and deal with abstract variables on projects where only limited standardization exits.

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity to safely operate hand and power tools.
Ability to frequently lift/move 10 lbs. and occasionally lift/move50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include close vision.
Regularly required to stand: walk: sit and reach with hands and arms.