Makerspace Assistant Educator

Imagine Lab (Makerspace) Assistant Educator

FTE: 0.5 - 1.0 depending on experience/availability

$35/hour

Job Description

Helios School is seeking a motivated, passionate, and well-rounded youth educator to join our

teaching team as an assistant in our makerspace, the Imagine Lab (ILab). The ILab Assistant’s

day-to-day work will be coordinated by the ILab Coordinator and include providing direct and

supportive teaching engagements to K-8 Helios students during weekly makerspace classes.

The ILab Assistant will also be tasked with common makerspace equipment operation,

maintenance, repair, and general classroom space organization duties. They will assist the ILab

Coordinator in project, lesson, and curriculum development, contributing their creative ideas and

maker abilities.

In addition to supporting all ILab activities, this person will be a member of the school

community, taking on duties outside of the classroom, such as recess and lunchtime support

duties, outdoor education assignments, and subbing in other classes, as needed.

Qualities

The Helios teacher assistant is a professional who is creative, innovative, and has a growth

mindset. They are enthusiastic about using our constructivist curriculum and possess the ability

to apply this enthusiasm engaging students in our creative ILab.

We are looking for caring and passionate educators who would like to be part of a dynamic

community. The school’s small class sizes support a personalized approach to instruction and

the opportunity to develop strong connections with students.

Requirements/Qualifications

● Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students from either

classroom teaching, camp programs, or other youth development programs;

● Mechanical inclination with skills in, or the ability to learn, common makerspace

equipment to provide project support;

● A commitment to meet the needs of gifted children in an authentic and developmentally

appropriate learning environment;

● Ability to motivate and challenge students while maintaining a focused, orderly

environment;

● A positive, passionate attitude with demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and

work ethic;

● Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills with children and adults;

● The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to lift smaller loads overhead while on a

ladder.

The ILab space has 3-D printers, laser printers, woodworking tools, sewing machines,

sublimation printers, and vinyl cutters, along with a variety of raw materials and craft supplies.

We encourage curiosity, creativity, and design, and will train the right person in makerspace

production.

To apply, send your resume

Helios School provides a meaningful and challenging education for gifted students in grades K-8

through a dynamic curriculum that ignites excitement, develops deep thinking, and stimulates

connections. Located in Sunnyvale, CA, Helios’ mission is to "provide engaging and imaginative

education that meets the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students and

their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others."

Helios School students develop

● a life-long love of learning that is internally motivated and self-directed

● academic skills and self-discipline

● a positive sense of self

● respect and empathy for others

to thrive in and contribute to a dynamic, interconnected world.

For more information about Helios School, visit our www.heliosschool.org.