Makerspace Teacher

Heilicher seeks to hire a Makerspace teacher who has experience with the Maker Movement and pedagogy, who is eager to help students and fellow educators use the school’s newly-built Makerspace/Innovation Lab. The school seeks candidates who are innovative, technology-savvy, have a firm grasp on elementary-level teaching pedagogy, and are able to work collaboratively with colleagues. The Makerspace will be used in collaboration with classroom teachers in grades K-5 to enhance, extend, and deepen classroom learning and curricular projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on projects with students; team-teach with classroom teachers.

• Create opportunities and programming in the Makerspace, including partnering with outside organizations and experts.

• Manage the scheduling, inventory, and equipment upkeep.

• Must be a flexible and collaborative team member who can support, inspire, and motivate others and make decisions effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least three years experience of in an elementary and/or middle school Experience teaching science in elementary and/or middle school Creative, innovative, forward-thinking, growth-mindset

• Excellent collaborative skills

• Enthusiasm for exploring new trends and tools for learning

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Experience with interdisciplinary and innovative curricular design 

• Experience with inquiry-based learning and cooperative learning with a focus on a student-centered approach  

Desired Qualifications:

• Education degree

• Independent school experience

• Comfort with technology: Google Slides/ Keynote, Word/Pages, Google platforms STEAM education certification

• FTE: .50, benefits eligible

Interested candidates should contact:

Maia Poling; General Studies Director; mpoling@hmjds.org Please include a letter of interest and resume.