MakerSpace Instructor Job Farmington Hills area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Location:
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit, an early childhood through grade 8 independent school located in Farmington Hills Michigan, seeks a Maker Space Instructor who is innovative, tech-savvy, has a firm grasp on teaching pedagogy, and is able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate hands-on projects with students and team-teach with classroom teachers in the Maker Space.

Plan and lead professional development programming and workshops for faculty.

Assist related clubs and other extra-curricular programming (occasional weekend and evening commitments as needed).

Inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation with a “can do” attitude.

Value the individual learner, guiding him/her on a personal learning path.

Plan, prepare, deliver, and model instructional lessons that facilitate a maker mindset and use design thinking.

Assist in managing digital projects and support technology integration.

Assist in grant-writing for IDEA Collaborative.

Help implement safety, trainings, and maintenance in the Maker Space.

Qualifications:

You can identify as a teacher, designer, inventor, scientist, or scholar – any combination – as long as you make things that matter and work well with students and fellow educators.

Candidates should be willing to take risks, look for opportunities to integrate disciplines in authentic and meaningful ways to make a difference in the world.

Experience working with children and young teens.

Enthusiasm for exploring new trends using media, design, and digital fabrication tools and software.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

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

Knowledge of CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, power tools, and electronics.

Handle physical demands of the job.

Understand current educational technology as a means to support best practices.

Proven experience with interdisciplinary and innovative curricular design and partnership.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a preference in education or a STEAM-related field.

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