Maker Educator

KID Museum • Bethesda, MD

30d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KID Museum is seeking a Maker Educator to facilitate and develop programs that engage children ages 4-14 in impactful, maker-based learning experiences. These learning experiences are grounded in both 21st century skills and social emotional learning in order to equip kids with confidence, creativity, and compassion. The Maker Educator also helps to set the tone for visitor interactions and is expected to contribute to a positive, collaborative culture that is conducive to active learning and exploration. The successful candidate will preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering or a related field and previous experience in elementary or secondary education. Experience creating classroom content is a plus. Familiarity with the Maker Movement, its objectives and traditions is also preferred. Spanish language proficiency is desired.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience facilitating maker education or hands-on STEAM programming for elementary and middle school youth.
• Skilled in engaging diverse groups of youth and maintaining participant focus throughout programming.
• Highly creative and solutions-oriented; able to think outside the box in program design and delivery.
• Comfortable researching and learning new technologies, systems, and tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to connect with children, educators, families, and community members.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful—with a good sense of humor.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Willing and able to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, occasionally outside of standard business hours and including evenings and at least two weekend days per month.
• Able to teach at off-site locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with common maker tools and technologies such as woodshop tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters preferred.
• Experience teaching and/or developing coding and robotics programs preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the KID Museum education team, fostering an inquiry-based, self-directed learning environment that encourages innovation, discovery, and creative problem-solving throughout all programs.
• Dedicate approximately 80% of time to program facilitation—including setup, cleanup, and prep—and 20% of time to curriculum development, prototyping, fabrication, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Facilitate and lead engaging, hands-on maker-based programs for youth in both in-person and virtual settings, ensuring participant safety, engagement, and inclusion.
• Design imaginative learning experiences and develop clear, effective facilitation plans.
• Create and prepare necessary materials, including prototypes and activity kits.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge.
• Maintain clean, organized, and ready-to-use learning spaces.
• Successfully complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees