Design and Engineering Teacher - Upper Division

Avenues•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended to develop student’s abilities in Design & Engineering, including the design thinking process of creation and prototyping a service or a product, design and making, and understanding the tools of a modern fabrication lab.

Requirements

Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Comfort working directly with middle and high school students (as applicable)
Successful completion of required background checks and school clearances
Proficiency with CAD and design software (Fusion 360, Onshape, Adobe)
Ability to prepare, review, and troubleshoot digital files for fabrication
Ability to support CAD, CAM, and design workflows
Familiar with post-processing techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school, makerspace, fab lab, or innovation lab setting.
Clear communicator who works well with students, educators, and administrators
Familiarity with K–12 safety standards and protocols
Background in design, engineering, architecture, fabrication, or related fields
Software Familiarity: Fusion 360, Onshape, Other CAD platforms as needed, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
Tool Set Familiarity: CNC routing and CAD/CAM, Laser cutting systems (Trotec preferred), Wazer water jet cutter, 3D printing systems, Traditional Woodshop Tools, Electronics/Soldering
Ability to independently tune, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment

Responsibilities

Ensure that students grow dramatically in passion, understanding and skill in fundamental design concepts, crafting and fabrication techniques, and iterative design processes.
Teach design and engineering classes to students in Upper Division grades
Keep all fabrication space machines operational through proper maintenance, troubleshoot and repair when possible, and arrange service by outside technicians when necessary.
Manage and track inventory, budget and equipment
Develop and maintain strong safety standards and practices in the iLab
Maintain a clean and organized environment (and model this for faculty and students)
Provide active support to the FTC robotics program
Stays up to date on emerging creative technology innovations