STEAM Makerspace Program Lead

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Makerspace Program Manager responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of STEAM-oriented programs throughout the organization. The role designs, implements, and oversees a comprehensive program that inspires Club members to be creative thinkers and learners through making, engineering, design, and integration of art.

It also supports staff with instructional strategies and technology integration to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience in the sciences, engineering technology, and/or the arts.
• Knowledge of and experience with current best practices in STEAM education.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience coaching staff teachers and/or leading professional development programs.
• Knowledge of online educational websites, resources, platforms, and apps.
• Knowledge of content standards, instructional strategies, and assessment-driven instruction.
• Experience writing and designing curriculum.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and comfortable with new technology.
• Strong Google Apps for Education skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports and mirrors the culture, mission, values, and core beliefs of BGCS.
• Plans and coordinates all STEAM-related activities and resources.
• Provides guidance and coaching on project-based curriculum.
• Organizes a Club-wide STEAM science fair.
• Maintains Makerspace labs, safety, and schedules.
• Ensures staff training on tools and technologies.
• Promotes inclusive, respectful environment and diversity.
• Collaborates with staff, partners, and educators.

Skills

STEAM education

Classroom management

Staff coaching

Curriculum design

Microsoft Suite

Google Apps for Education

Project-based learning

Leadership

Instructional strategies

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field

Tools

3D printing

AutoCAD

Arduino

Makey-Makey

Scratch

Lego MindStorms

Laser engraving

Robotics

Tynker

Codecademy

Job description

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Makerspace Program Manager responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of STEAM-oriented programs throughout the organization. The role designs, implements, and oversees a comprehensive program that inspires Club members to be creative thinkers and learners through making, engineering, design, and integration of art.

It also supports staff with instructional strategies and technology integration to promote