This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.
CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks an IDEAS Lab Specialist to begin August 2025.
CalWest Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
- Requisite skills commensurate with the position
- A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
- Authorization to live and work in the United States
Client School Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications in a related field (e.g., engineering, design, or education)
- Proven experience with maker technologies, including CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting
- Experience in an educational setting collaborating with faculty and students and working with diverse age groups and experience levels
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of safety standards and best practices for maker spaces
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Bulleted List
Responsibilities
- Operates, maintains, and repairs maker space equipment, including CNC machines, Wazer water jet cutters, 3D printers, laser cutters, and related tools
- Conducts routine inspections and ensures all equipment is in excellent working order
- Maintains inventory of consumables and coordinates reordering as needed
- Organizes and stores student work within the space
- Investigates new technologies for making and assesses their usefulness for the school environment
- Develops and implements safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all users
- Creates training materials and leads workshops for students, teachers, and staff on the proper use of maker space tools and equipment
- Maintains a visible presence in the space to provide guidance and enforces safety measures
- Collaborates with educators to integrate maker space activities into classroom curricula
- Assists students in planning and executing independent projects, fostering a spirit of innovation and problem-solving
- Hosts maker space orientations, workshops, and demonstrations to inspire engagement across the school community
- Provides support for robotics competition teams
Salary Range
$75,600 – $143,740
