Innovation Lab Coordinator/STEAM Teacher

Staten Island Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks an Innovation Lab Coordinator/STEAM Teacher to oversee a dynamic lab designed for creativity and problem-solving. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans, managing the lab's operations, and collaborating with educators to enhance the curriculum with innovative resources. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in STEAM education and digital fabrication technologies, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and critical thinking skills. Join a nurturing community dedicated to fostering young minds and preparing them for future challenges in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or innovation-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of design thinking and STEAM education.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Innovation Lab and ensure safety.
• Design and teach engaging STEAM courses utilizing lab resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate lab resources into curriculum.

Skills

Design Thinking

Project-Based Learning

STEAM Education Principles

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

B.A./B.S. Degree in Related Fields

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Digital Design Software

Laser Cutting and Engraving

3D Printing and Scanning

Job description

Innovation Lab Coordinator/STEAM Teacher

Innovation Lab Coordinator/STEAM Teacher

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Description

The Innovation Lab Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of our newly installed Innovation Lab, both the program implementation and physical space. The Academy sees the Innovation Lab as a collaborative space designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking among students.

The Innovation Lab Coordinator will develop and implement lesson plans and activities that encourage hands-on learning and experimentation, as well as collaborate with teachers to integrate the lab’s resources into their curriculum.

• Start Date: September 1, 2025

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Innovation Lab’s physical space to oversee the maintenance of the equipment and ensure that the space is clean, organized, and stocked with the necessary materials and supplies.
• Provide comprehensive safety instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and guided practice on each piece of equipment to train students and employees to use it in the Innovation Lab.
• Design and teach engaging Middle and Upper School STEAM courses that utilize the Innovation Lab’s resources and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among students.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects and lessons, integrating the Innovation Lab’s resources into their curriculum.
• Seek professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in digital fabrication, STEAM education, and educational technology.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in related fields; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience working in an educational or innovation-focused environment, with a strong understanding of design thinking, project-based learning, and STEAM education principles
• Experience with robotics and digital fabrication technologies that includes using digital design software, laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing and scanning, or other related technologies
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a new, dynamic, and growing environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School, Dr. Eileen Corigliano), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Victoria Jones, Recruiter, at [e-mail]. Please do not contact the school directly

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About

Staten Island Academy is an independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school with a 140-year strong reputation for nurturing young people of high character. Co-educational and non-religious, the Academy is governed by an independent Board of Trustees and has been the only independent school on Staten Island since 1884. We are supported by a close-knit, intentional community of more than 300 families, 75 educators and staff, and more than 3,000 alums nationwide.

Our dedicated faculty instills our students with self-confidence that allows them to dare to dream. Through small classes, more than 100 course offerings, and a teaching dynamic that fosters curiosity and self-belief, we empower our students to arrive at unexpected answers, ask unfamiliar questions, and seek fresh ways of thinking. Our transformative approach to learning ensures that every student graduates as an engaged citizen and a thoughtful leader.

Mission

Students are at the heart of the Staten Island Academy community. Rooted in our history as an independent school since 1884, Staten Island Academy provides an atmosphere that balances intellectual challenge, artistic expression, athletic engagement, and service learning. On our campus, we prepare students to be analytical and ethical thinkers, bold advocates, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners. We embrace the differences of our shared humanity through open and ongoing dialogue, fostering an individual and collective sense of belonging. Ultimately, student growth is the measure of our success.

Staten Island Academy is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by law. Staten Island Academy believes that diversity and inclusion among our faculty and staff are critical to our success as a learning community. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented educators and school personnel from a diverse candidate pool nationwide. We are proud to be Staten Island’s only independent school and the oldest private school in the borough. A co-ed, college prep school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, the Academy builds upon its 140-year tradition to focus entirely on providing the best future for children.

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