Fab Lab Group Leader

Education and Experience

• PA Level I or Level II Elementary or STEAM ContentArea Certification is preferred.
• Teaching experience is required.
• Knowledge of STEAM Education is required.
• Experience teaching engineering robotics and/ or STEAM topics is preferred.

Ethical Conduct/Values

• Is seen as trustworthy consistently adheres to ethical principles and expects other to follow suit
• Openly values honestyis respected as a credible source and a proven confidant
• Understands and values the importance of trustkeeps
• Is conscious of his or her personal value system when faced with difficult situationsstays true to his/her values even when it is unpopular to do so

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.

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Summary/Objective: The Bucks IUs Fab Lab Center is a place for students to engage in digital fabrication computer science engineering and general STEAM activities in a fun innovative outofschool environment. The Fab Lab Center offers many opportunities for students including after school clubs STEAM Saturdays dayoffschool programs Kids Night Out and more.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of STEAM Education the Fab Lab Group Leader is responsible for implementing Fab Lab Center student programs and events such as after school clubs STEAM Saturdays dayoffschool programs and/or Kids Night Out. Implementing a program may require the Fab Lab Group Leader to prepare activity plans and/or presentation slides. A Group Leader may wish to work one event at a time or may work multiple events in each month. The Group Leaders schedule is determined in collaboration with the Supervisor of STEAM Education based on the needs of the Centers lineup of programs.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Deliver STEAMoriented instruction through projectbased learning methods in an outofschool setting.

2. Use technology to promote learning creativity and collaboration.

3. Work collaboratively with Supervisor of STEAM Education and other Group Leaders in the development implementation and evaluation of all applicable programs.

4. Manage students in an outofschool setting.

5. Model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance.

6. Communicate clearly effectively and in a

7. Maintain an inventory of materials to support the collection and organization of supplies necessary for teaching in a STEAM setting.

8. Take attendance.

9. Efficiently and safely admit and dismiss students from the afterschool club program.

10. Practice active supervision of students.

11. Ensure the maintenance cleanliness and organization of the Fab Lab Center.

12. Be a fabulous ambassador for the Fab Lab Center and its programs.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching experience.

Evidence of experience with and expert knowledge of STEAM Education.

Excellent communication skills.

A proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods the ability to build professional relationships solve problems and plan collaboratively.

Deep understanding of Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Demonstrated content knowledge in computer science engineering and design topics and/or digital fabrication.

Ability to effectively communicate with parents students and staff verbally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Standing for periods of time.
• Moderate lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to use office equipment and robotics equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is an hourly position. Days and hours of work are dependent on program schedule.

Travel: Travel is not expected for this position.