Hands-on Tech Instructor — Interaction Station

Hogeschool Rotterdam; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam is seeking a Technical Instructor to guide students in safe, hands-on use of equipment and to support the technical learning environment. You will work with fellow teachers, contribute to the knowledge base, and help sustain a workspace where students explore ideas and create.

The role emphasizes practical teaching, collaboration, and the development of extracurricular workshops while ensuring safety and accessibility in all activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to support and guide students in safe equipment use.
• Experience in maintaining inventory and ordering materials.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Support, guide and instruct students in the safe and responsible use of equipment and tools at the station.
• Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring materials and equipment are available and well managed.
• Recognize when students need additional support and connect them with the relevant colleagues or expertise.
• Support other station teachers before, during and after their classes.
• Develop and facilitate technical extracurricular workshops focused on specific skills and techniques.
• Contribute to clear and accessible technical documentation of tools, equipment and processes on our wiki.
• Keep workspaces organized, inviting and ready for students to experiment, learn and create.

Skills

Student coaching

Safety training

Team collaboration

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam is seeking a Technical Instructor to guide students in safe, hands-on use of equipment and to support the technical learning environment. You will work with fellow teachers, contribute to the knowledge base, and help sustain a workspace where students explore ideas and create.

The role emphasizes practical teaching, collaboration, and the development of extracurricular workshops while ensuring safety and accessibility in all activities.