Upper School Part-Time Design & Entrepreneurship Technician

Trustees Of Thayer Academy; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Trustees Of Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA, seeks an Upper School Part-Time Design & Entrepreneurship Technician to support student projects, oversee the lab environment, and assist with fabrication and prototyping.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys applying design, making, and fabrication in a project-based school setting, delivering STEAM education and student-centered learning experiences. The position offers valuable real-world applications and collaborative work with teachers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in architecture, industrial design, or engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in K–12 settings, youth programs, or makerspaces.
• Familiar with design thinking and project-based learning methodologies.
• Experience with fabrication tools and digital design software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support students with design, fabrication, and prototyping projects.
• Oversee and maintain the Collaborative Design Lab.
• Ensure safe operation of fabrication equipment and tools.
• Provide technical support in design, entrepreneurship, and arts courses.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and workspaces for classes and projects.
• Assist faculty in implementing project-based learning experiences.

Skills

Design thinking

Fabrication tools

Digital design software

Project-based learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Rhino 3D

Fusion 360

Tinkercad

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Job Location: Trustees of Thayer Academy - BRAINTREE, MA 02184

Upper School Part-Time Design & Entrepreneurship Technician

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Position Overview

The Collaborative Design Lab (CDL) and Entrepreneurship Program are expanding, driven by growing student interest through the 9th Grade Arts Rotation and Entrepreneurship courses. We are seeking a part-time Design, Art & Entrepreneurship Technician to support student project development, maintain and oversee the lab environment, and assist with fabrication and prototyping activities.

This role is ideal for someone interested in applying design, making, and fabrication skills within a project-based educational setting. The position offers hands‑on experience supporting STEAM education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and student‑centered learning.

Supervision

Director of the Collaborative Design Lab & Entrepreneurship Program

Chair of the Arts Department

Schedule & Compensation

3 days per week

Up to 15 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support students with design, fabrication, and prototyping projects
• Assist with oversight, organization, and maintenance of the Collaborative Design Lab
• Ensure safe operation of fabrication equipment and tools
• Provide technical support during design, entrepreneurship, and arts courses as needed
• Prepare materials, equipment, and workspaces for classes and student projects
• Assist faculty in implementing project-based learning experiences

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience working in K–12 educational settings, youth programs, summer camps, makerspaces, or similar learning environments.
• Familiarity with design thinking, fabrication tools, digital design software, and project-based learning methodologies
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and priorities

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

Design & Innovation Concepts

• Design Thinking
• Human-Centered Design
• Project-Based Learning
• Product Design & Development
• Low- and Medium-Fidelity Prototyping
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Processes
• Documentation & Portfolio Building

Digital Design Skills

• Rhino 3D and/or Fusion 360
• Tinkercad
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign preferred)
• Canva

Fabrication & Maker Skills

• 3D Printing
• Laser Cutting

Woodshop Equipment

• Drill Press
• Band Saw
• Sanders
• Hand and Power Tools

General Fabrication and Prototyping Techniques

Arts & Creative Skills (Preferred)

• Drawing and sketching
• Visual communication
• Model making
• Graphic design
• Mixed-media or studio art experience

Salary Range

• $25.00 - $35.00 hourly
• Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re‑employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment‑related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.