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Maker Space Job Posting at Pre-K through 8th Grade Private School in Dallas

  • 1.  Maker Space Job Posting at Pre-K through 8th Grade Private School in Dallas

    Posted 09-18-2022 18:25
    Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Educational Innovator and Facilitator to work in
    the Modern Learning Department. The main responsibility of this role is implementing and
    integrating modern, innovative problem solving concepts using design thinking and maker education
    tools and techniques with an interdisciplinary approach across all levels of curriculum in
    prekindergarten through eighth grade. This position reports directly to the Director of Modern
    Learning.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO:

    -Collaborate with classroom faculty to create, maintain, and deliver instructional resources around
    the integration of maker experiences and design thinking approaches to curriculum and grade level
    classes and/or class projects
    -Manage and maintain the SPARQ (Solving Problems and Asking Real-world Questions) maker space
    including the evaluation of modern maker tools, creative tools and problem solving processes for
    potential use in instructional areas
    -Lead SPARQ and Design Thinking Professional Development for faculty and staff and manage
    overall acquisition and implementation of SPARQ equipment and activities
    -Assist in SPARQ troubleshooting technology problems and offer support to students for related
    problems and challenges
    -Research modern approaches to maker education and design thinking presenting students and
    faculty the latest trends
    -Develop policy and classroom management structures for Maker Experiences and Design Thinking
    challenges
    -Teach one or more middle school elective or exploration courses around maker education and
    design thinking and innovation
    -Manage daily logistics for SPARQ, i.e. Calendar Management for activities in the space, Making
    Repairs of equipment, Installing new equipment, and Promotion of learning opportunities in the
    space.

    IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL NEED:

    -A bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred, in Maker related discipline such as Architecture,
    Engineering or Design
    -Educational background to evaluate activities and tools and preferred specialized training or
    equivalent experience in instructional technology and digital literacy

    IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL NEED:

    -Five years of teaching experience using modern tools and techniques including design thinking
    -Knowledge of creating modern, innovative learning environments and Maker Tools such as 3D
    Printer, Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter and Hand Tools

    Send cover letter and resume to Toni Luciano (tluciano@gsesdallas.org)

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    Lauren Younger
    Librarian
    Good Shepherd Episcopal School
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