Interim Makerspace Educator

Interim Makerspace Educator

About The Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.  At the Park School, faculty engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

The Park School seeks an Interim Makerspace Educator for the 2024-2025 academic year.  The Makerspace Educator is a member of the school’s technology department and reports to the Upper Division Head. This full-time 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to teach the Maker program in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Technology Department and The School’s technology partners
• Attend meetings regularly with academic departments and grade level teams to understand the curricula of the school and build connections between curriculum and maker activities
• Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School and in teaching and learning
• Partner with faculty to use the makerspace and its resources for innovative class projects for design thinking and making
• Develop outreach opportunities for faculty, staff, parents and other community members to introduce the creative opportunities offered by this space
• Partner with Park’s Communication Department to share projects by students and faculty with the larger school community
• Provide one-on-one and group sessions in the use of educational tech tools and planning for innovation for faculty professional development and faculty coaching
• Supervision of the makerspace each day with classes from Grades 3-8, with opportunities for individual students during recess
• Scheduling and overall management of the makerspace, including establishing best practices and safety protocols for the space
• Attend faculty meetings, department meetings, and serve on faculty committees as needed
• Partners with classroom teachers to actively promote hands-on, authentic activities that support student innovation and Park’s curriculum. 
• Managing a space equipped with Epilog Laser Cutters, Makerbot 3D printers, Inventables Carvey CNC machine, vinyl cutter, Cricut machines, Drill press, Robotics (including Lego, Wonder Workshop, Cubetto, Bee-Bots, Makey Makeys, and more), basic power hand tools, and hand tools. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree in Education or Educational Technology preferred
• Excellent knowledge of child development, latest education theories and practices, and current trends in education and professional development
• Proven record of accomplishment in facilitating student-centered, exploratory learning with a design-learning or engineering design process
• Experience with the use and maintenance of a variety of Makerspace devices and tools 
• Knowledge of safety protocols with machinery
• Experience with the Google Apps for Education suite
• Experience with coding and robotics
• Effective project management, organization, and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community and commitment to DEI and antiracism
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and both oral and written communication skills, allowing one to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30 minute periods of time.
• The ability to traverse on and across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas),  including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. 
• The ability to position oneself  (e.g.,  stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down) in order to support students. 
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15  lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally  transport (e.g., move or drag)  25 lbs 

Application Information

• Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references including two present or past supervisors.
• Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including a strong professional development program.
• An equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

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