Temporary Position: SkillSet Instructor

Inside Higher Ed

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community outreach educational program in Asheville seeks a part-time SkillSet Instructor to support various STEAM classes and workshops. The role involves teaching students and will also require leading and co-teaching in a hands-on environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in art, education, or engineering, with relevant experience in K-12 or higher education settings. This position averages 20 hours per week and may require driving a cargo van. Competitive hourly salary offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
Experience with STEAM education in K-12 and higher education preferred.
Must be able to drive a cargo van and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Support programming including K-12 after school classes and workshops.
Lead teaching or co-teaching responsibilities.
Occasional weekend hours required.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in art, engineering, education or related field

Tools

3D modeling

Computer Aided Drafting

Woodshop and metal shop tools

Microcontrollers

Job description

Overview

SkillSet is an evolving community-based outreach and skills building program at STEAM Studio, UNC Asheville’s 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art making space. The program is designed to create access to tool and material literacy that is foundational to maker-based STEAM education. From computer aided drafting to power tools and CNC machining, students learn design, development, iteration, engineering, craft, and the science behind it all. SkillSet’s mission is to eliminate barriers to STEAM education. The employee in this role should be able to create inclusive and accessible programming for students and staff.

Position Title Temporary Position: SkillSet Instructor

Division Academic Affairs

Department STEAM Studio

Position Details

The SkillSet Instructor is a part time, 11-month position that will support programming including classes for youth through K-12 after school, workshops and outreach events, and summer camp programs both onsite at STEAM Studio and at offsite locations. This role may periodically support workshops for adults. The employee in this position may have lead teaching or co-teaching responsibilities as well as substitute teaching responsibilities in afterschool and summer camp contexts. The position includes occasional weekend hours. A valid driver’s license and comfort driving a cargo van is required.

Position Number STM214

Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent Part-Time (20-29 hours/week)

Salary Information $20-$25 per hour

Posting Number T0199

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

Position requires bachelor’s degree in art, engineering, education or related field plus relevant professional training and experience in hands-on designing or making.

and/or

Previous experience working in both K-12 and/or higher education with STEAM focus.

Valid license and comfort with driving a cargo van. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A background check is required for this position.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Post-baccalaureate credentials (e.g., Master’s degree or higher), in art, engineering, education or related field.
Experience with (or strong desire to learn) teaching students of all ages how to use tools safely
Experience with (or strong desire to learn) woodshop and metal shop tools and equipment
Experience with (or strong desire to learn) 3D modeling and Computer Aided Drafting
Experience with (or strong desire to learn) electronics and programming microcontrollers

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities