K-8 makerspace teacher

The Creativity Hub Teacher is responsible for building and teaching a dynamic, hands-on and innovative program for all students in grades 1-8 in the shcool's maker's space and digital fabrication lab. 

Essential Functions

• Create a comprehensive 1-8 program that allows students to progress in their facility with the tools, instruments and principles of making, digital fabrication and design.

• Supervise, train and schedule teachers working in the Hub with their classes to enhance core subjects, lessons and projects.

• Teach the safe use of all Hub resources to students and teachers and maintain equipment (hand tools, woodworking equipment, 3D Printers, laser cutter, vacuum former, vinyl cutter, etc.).

• Supervise "open studio" hours for students in the Hub during non-teaching times (ex. recess, lunch and after school).

• Assist in maintaining budgets and reports that are relevant to the Hub.

• Lead relevant clubs and enrichment classes.

• Prepare and adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments in order to evaluate student progress.

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Perform other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed. 

Qualifications

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and professional behavior based on it. Commitment to equity and inclusion.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a teaching credential or demonstrated relevant experience establishing the same qualifications; candidates with Master’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter are strongly preferred.

• A minimum of three years teaching experience in an independent school or relevant makers space environment.

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with machinery and tools including but not limited to hand and power tools, woodworking equipment, 3D Printers, laser cutter, vacuum former, vinyl cutter.

• Obvious passion for hands on teaching, design work, and a demonstrated strong teaching ability.

• Experience with STEM, Design Thinking Process, Project Based Learning and/or guiding students in creatively solving "real world problems" is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community.

• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus.

• Ability to regularly and safely lift up to 45 lbs. and crawl, bend, stoop, reach and sit on the floor.

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and regularly in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Peninsula of the Bay Area.