Makerspace Facilitator
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11 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us:
Founded in 2010 Ekya Schools is a chain of progressive K-12 schools in Bangalore India offering Kindergarten & Montessori and Grades 1-12 affiliated to CBSE ICSE and Cambridge IGCSE. With our in-house curriculum students experience a rich learning journey designed to challenge engage and excite. By drawing on the legacy of the CMR Group of Institutions and the innovative immersive methods of school systems worldwide the Ekya Schools were instituted with one aim to teach children not just what to learn but how to learn. Here knowing how to learn is a skill and the key to creating lifelong learners with the means to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing world.
As part of our commitment to reimagining education Ekya Schools launched the Purpose-Based Schools in AY 202526 a new chain of K12 institutions centered on thematic learning. These thematic schools enable students to develop expertise in specific areas of interest from an early age.
Role Overview:
The Makerspace Facilitator will lead manage and grow Ekya Navas MakerSpace (The Makery). The role combines facilitation curriculum development space management and hands-on technical expertise. This individual will nurture creativity problem-solving and innovation among students through maker-centered learning design thinking technology tools and hands-on exploration.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitation and curriculum:
Design resources and session plans for different topic and themes for various grades for Makery activities.
Instruct and aid students and teachers in the safe use of makerspace equipment and software; provide both one-to-one assistance and facilitates group workshops
Mentors student projects and encourages collaboration
Participate in school events as required.
Maintain records artworks and portfolios of students. Documenting evidence of the learning that has been acquired and maintaining portfolios of lessons along the year.
Space Management:
Manage makerspace inventory purchases and transactions.
Manage and maintain all machines and equipment troubleshooting and performing simple repairs as applicable.
Clean organize and maintain the physical space and tools.
Organize storage areas and control use of materials equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
Additional role:
Organise teacher workshops
Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students work for the school and the community
Operationalize MakerSpaces by creating - set-up manuals user manuals maintenance guidelines by working with the appropriate expert.
Develop organizational manuals for standard processes pertaining to how spaces should be used and designed.
Develop classroom seating plans and help teachers create study corners.
Design work from the Head Office
Create 3D art pieces for display on campus.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Knowledge of experience with (As many as possible): 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling (Solidworks Rhino Adobe Autocad) Coding Electronics and circuitry Robotics Arduino Raspberry pi Laser cutting Rapid Prototyping 3D printing CNC manufacturing Woodworking Metalworking Machining Welding Hand tools and Power tools.
Enthusiastic facilitator with good communication skills
Independent workers who have the ability to multitask and handle deadlines.
Photography Videography and Graphic Design skills
Key Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in STEM Design Fine Arts or Technology-related fields such as: Engineering (Mechanical Electronics CS Mechatronics) Industrial/Product Design Animation or Digital Media Architecture Physics/Mathematics Computer Applications
Strong technical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills; ability to confidently work with tools machines and hands-on systems.
Responsibility for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of equipment; candidates must be technically sound and comfortable troubleshooting issues independently.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
Ekya was founded in 2010 to bring quality education to Bangalore. The Ekya education experience is built on cutting-edge research, innovative practises and pedagogical success gleaned from across the world. At Ekya, we design individual learning journeys that dovetail with curriculum, ... View more
