Makerspace Coordinator/Teacher

About Gulliver Schools

Gulliver is a co-educational private college preparatory day school established in 1926 in Miami, Florida.  One of the largest independent schools in Florida, Gulliver enrolls more than 2,200 students in Grades PreK3-12 on four campuses. Our Mission is to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential.

Job Summary

Gulliver’s Montgomery Drive Campus is seeking a Makerspace Coordinator/Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year to develop and lead a Maker program for grades 5-8.  The ideal candidate is not only a teacher but an explorer, leader, tinkerer, collaborator, creator, designer and builder. The ideal candidate seeks to constantly stay updated on new technology innovations and holds a strong understanding of education and how to incorporate these technologies in an educational Makerspace setting.

The Makerspace Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Facilitating workshops and training for faculty and students in areas including, but not limited to making, tinkering, innovation, problem based learning, design thinking and rapid prototyping

• Collaborating with teachers to integrate hands-on, authentic activities into the curriculum and team teaching with classroom teacher

• Researching, developing and prototyping innovative maker challenges and activities

• Supervising and facilitating student participation in the makerspace for class and independent projects

• Maintaining the machines tools, materials, safe use, and schedule of the Makerspace

• Attending all departmental and school faculty meetings

• Teaching 2 digital design courses within the Mass Media Department

• Facilitating community-based service learning projects and activities

• Being committed to student learning, personal growth and professional development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred in education or STEAM related field

• Minimum of three years or more in makerspace operations preferred

• Strong technical skills on the use of Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, and a variety of graphic design software tools

• Knowledge and experience of technology, engineering, design, science, art, craft, woodworking, and building

• Experience working on interdepartmental projects

• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

• Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, faculty staff and parents

• Strong classroom management skills

• Action oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable and innovative approach

• Strong attention to detail, and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening, Drug screen

Gulliver Schools Inc. is an EOE M/F/V/D Drug Free Workplace