Long Term Substitute Teacher (Makerspace Coordinator)

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Dawson School - Lafayette, CO

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Category

Education

Description

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a Makerspace Coordinator (Long Term Sub) position. The focus of this position is to oversee the Dawson Center for Innovation makerspace and serve as the lead creative technologist in the space. The School is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.

This substitute Makerspace Coordinator position will last for approximately 12 weeks of work over the course of late January through May and will include several breaks where the substitute will not be needed over that time period.

Dawson School Mission Statement Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in a related field of design / creative technology

• At least 2+ years working in leadership /supervision of makerspaces

• Background in developing and implementing curriculum around design thinking, prototyping, and engineering

• Experience teaching computer programming, 3D modeling, 2D design, and digital fabrication

  Professional and Personal Qualifications:

• Natural leader who enjoys engaging with people, both in large groups, small settings, and one-on-one.

• Enthusiastic educator who encourages all learners to develop their ideas and bring them to life.

• Lifelong learner who enjoys taking on new challenges, and has a growth mindset.

• Team player who actively seeks collaborative opportunities across grade levels and disciplines.

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic who anticipates the needs of the Makerspace as well as K-12 students and faculty across campus.

• Works with both students, faculty, and guests to campus to make them feel welcome in the Innovation Center Makerspace

• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to manage assigned processes with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity.

• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.

  Duties/Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Innovation and Technology

• Manages and supervises the makerspace and digital fabrication wood and metal shops

• Organization of space, programs, schedule, classes, clubs

• Material procurement

• Cleaning and organization of the space

• Ensuring the safe operation of equipment

• Equipment maintenance

• Teaches one Upper School Innovation and Technology class - 3D Modeling and Digital Sculpting

• Supports innovative, cross disciplinary programming taking place in the Makerspace

• Supports classes and activities that take place in the Makerspace throughout the day

• Participate in class trips

• Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School

  The hourly salary range for this part-time, non-exempt position is$22.00 to $25.00. Compensation is commensurate with experience. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.

  Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website ( www.dawsonschool.org ) and click on ABOUT at the top of the page, click on Careers, scroll to the middle of the page, click the link View Current Job Openings, and select the Makerspace Coordinator (Long Term Sub) posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please.

  Dawson School Diversity Statement Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues –- respect, compassion, courage, and integrity — into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.