Makerspace position at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

[Brian Hewlett]

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools are seeking an energetic Maker to foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas. This dynamic role involves collaborative work with students and faculty, supporting student inquiry, fostering a love of design and building a “maker” culture. The Makerspace Coordinator will oversee dynamic spaces and create a responsive laboratory environment for learning with tools and resources that support a design-thinking mindset within a progressive school context. The Makerspace Coordinator will collaborate with faculty in the design of new maker courses, projects, and units of study across divisions.

The successful candidate:

-possesses a “maker” mindset focused on creating opportunities for students to imagine, create and play while learning;

-Create integration opportunities with University partners  

-Scaffold the design thinking process for students and faculty 

-Foster a maker mindset in all

-is a facilitator of knowledge and resources for students and staff;

-is highly flexible and responsive to student interests and needs;

-provides platforms for students to showcase their work;

-is a consistent collaborator with faculty and outside resources;

-has experience with coding as well as equipment such as 3D scanners and printers, laser cutters and robotics.

Interested candidates are encouraged to view the full position description and submit a letter of interest & resume at the link below:

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Laboratory-Schools--Makerspace-Coordinator_JR05977