POSITION AVAILABLE: Fab Lab Field Deployment Guru

Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) is seeking a full time digital fabrication field deployment supervisor to handle, as part of a project undertaken in partnership with the Fab Foundation, the scaling of the MIT fab lab model into K-12 schools nationally as well as internationally

MIT Fab Labs are special prototyping workshops that employ digital design and fabrication tools and processes. They are applied STEM learning environments being used around the world in community centers, colleges, universities, and more recently in K-12 formal education settings. Fab Labs include computer-controlled subtractive and additive tools to make structures with features from microns to meters along with development tools for embedded computing, sensing, actuation, and communications. They also include tools to design integrated functional systems, and video and online tools for collaborative development.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about the use of Making to educate our world's children and would like to bring their experience in design, engineering, math, technology, or science to impact education reform. An individual applying for this position must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally (specifically in the Middle East), should be proficient with using and designing for CNC routers, Laser Cutters, and 3D printers, proficient with CAD programs such as Google Sketch-up, Rhino, 1,2,3D, and proficient with vector drawing programs like Corel Draw. Eligible individuals must also have some design, engineering, STEM education, or equivalent background. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams will be essential. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with basic electronics and electronics kits (such as Makey-Makey, Arduinos, Pico-Crickets) and can lead teacher professional development sessions.

Location is flexible but willingness to locate in the Cleveland, OH Area is preferred. Position Term: Yearly
CONTACT: Please send your resume and a cover letter to angiekastning@tiesteach.org

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Fab Lab Professional Development Designer 

Fab Lab Teacher Professional Development Designer Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES) is seeking a full time developer of teacher professional development programs and strategies to handle, as part of a project undertaken in partnership with the Fab Foundation, the scaling of the MIT fab lab model into K-‐ 12 schools internationally.

MIT Fab Labs are special prototyping workshops that employ digital design and fabrication tools and processes. They are applied STEM learning environments being used around the world in community centers, colleges, universities, and more recently in K-‐ 12 formal education settings. Fab Labs include computer-‐ controlled subtractive and additive tools to make structures with features from microns to meters along with development tools for embedded computing, sensing, actuation, and communications. They also include tools to design integrated functional systems, and video and online tools for collaborative development.

A full time position is available for an individual who is passionate about the use of “making” to educate our world’s children and would like to bring their experience in design, engineering, math, technology, or science to impact education reform.

An individual applying for this position must be able to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally. Relocation to Cleveland, OH is preferred, but not essential. Eligible candidates should have extensive teaching experience combined with curriculum development, integrating state (and national) STEM standards into curriculum, working with schools, management, administration as well as faculty. Candidates should be proficient with using and designing for CNC routers, Laser Cutters, and 3D printers, proficient with CAD programs such as Google Sketch-‐ up, Rhino, 1,2,3D, and proficient with vector drawing programs like Corel Draw. Eligible individuals must also have some design, engineering, STEM education, or equivalent background. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams will be essential. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with basic electronics and electronics kits (such as Makey-‐ Makey, Arduinos, Pico-‐ Crickets) and can lead teacher professional development sessions.

 

Location: Cleveland, OH preferred  Position Term: Funded through December 2015, with the potential for extension.

Contact: Please send your resume and a cover letter to angiekastning@tiesteach.org