Paraprofessional - Makerspace

Half Hollow Hills Central School District; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Hill Elementary School in New York seeks a Makerspace Paraprofessional to lead hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM activities during lunch.

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and creative problem-solving, with hours 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and starting salary of $19.41 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-age students.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A passion for hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, project-based learning experiences for students in grades K-5.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for students.
• Maintain a schedule for which classes will attend Makerspace.
• Communicate with lunch monitors to oversee which children will visit Makerspace during their recess time.
• Other tasks as needed by building administration (flexibility required).

Skills

Experience with elementary students

Organizational skills

Hands-on learning passion

Job description

Signal Hill: Makerspace Paraprofessional

A vacancy exists at Signal Hill Elementary School for a paraprofessional to lead the Makerspace program. The Makerspace program focuses on hands‑on, learning and inquiry‑based activities with students during their lunch periods.

Signal Hill: Makerspace Paraprofessional

A vacancy exists at Signal Hill Elementary School for a paraprofessional to lead the Makerspace program. The Makerspace program focuses on hands‑on, learning and inquiry‑based activities with students during their lunch periods. We are seeking a flexible, motivated self‑starter with strong organizational skills to lead the Makerspace program, which incorporates STEAM‑based learning activities aligned to grade‑level instruction. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and creativity to create a safe and inspiring environment where students can explore, experiment, and develop problem‑solving skills through hands‑on activities.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Design and deliver engaging, project‑based learning experiences for students in grades K-5.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for students.
• Maintain a schedule for which classes will attend Makerspace.
• Communicate with lunch monitors to oversee which children will visit Makerspace during their recess time.
• Other tasks as needed by building administration (flexibility required).

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary‑age students in some capacity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A passion for hands‑on learning.

Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Starting Salary Step 1: $19.41