Instructional Aerospace and Automation Specialist - Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

Cherry Creek

About The Position

Support daily operations and classroom activities in a pathways program, ensuring smooth workflows across multiple spaces. Responsibilities include inventory management, lab setup, and equipment maintenance. Instruct students on machinery use, perform clerical tasks, and collaborate with staff and administration for outreach and after-hours programming.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
No professional work experience required
Relevant training and experience in basic 2D and 3D design tools for wiring diagrams, foundational knowledge of assemblies and technical drawing standards, practical familiarity with common hand and power tools, and introductory skills in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Prior training or relevant experience with automated machinery, robotics or PLCs
Proficient with specialized automation equipment nuances and differences.
High attention to detail
Proficient at shop machine maintenance and repair
Proficient in learning quickly and adapting to new machines and tools and capabilities
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate oral and written communication skills
Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
Intermediate organizational skills
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
Ability to promote a positive climate, culture, and community
Ability to respond effectively to requests on short notice and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Associate's degree
Two (2) or more years of professional experience with automated machinery, robotics or PLCs

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support by overseeing small groups of students, offering additional guidance on the safe and appropriate use of machinery, reinforcing classroom learning objectives, promote skill development, encourage academic progress, and assist with classroom operations such as preparing instructional materials, setting up the labs, administering make‑up assessments, and managing daily logistics to ensure an organized and effective learning experience.
Supports the daily operation of both the Aerospace Technician Pathway and Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics Pathway, by setting up classroom spaces, calibrating and maintaining equipment, and coordinating the organization, setup, and teardown of course projects across the program.
Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher, including typing, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs, calibration, and maintenance, data entry, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping.
Support the set up and implementation of new lab equipment for classroom projects and curriculum.
Help manage and inventory shop tools and all ancillary equipment, preparing materials and tools for student use.
Assist management of various pathway budgets, including maintenance and coordination with teaching staff for purchases of machine tools, shop equipment and consumable supplies.
Coordinate with evening programming instructors to ensure smooth flow of primary classes and support of after hour programs.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.