Makerspace Manager

Khan Lab School • Mountain View, CA

26d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Makerspace Manager is responsible for the management of the Innovation Hub, including maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe and functional workshop environment, and developing training programs. This role also involves academic duties such as mentoring students on projects, supporting specific programs like the Cornerstones Program and Playlab, and staying current with emerging technologies. Additionally, the Makerspace Manager contributes to the broader school community by leading advisory groups, supporting STEM clubs, and fostering community partnerships. Summer duties include device preparation, Innovation Hub updates, and supervising summer clubs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience with young people in a maker setting, and proficiency with digital fabrication equipment and CAD software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of prior high school or college teaching experience, or equivalent experience teaching young people in a maker or design setting, is required.
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining/repairing digital fabrication and shop equipment (FDM printers, laser cutter, CNC router, band saw, drill press).
• Proficiency in at least one CAD package (Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks).
• Experience building or running a tool certification / safety training program for minors.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds such as materials, tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Ability to stand and move around the shop for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with noise, dust, and fumes, and to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely operate power tools, digital fabrication equipment, and computers.
• Consistently practice safe working habits while using school supplies, equipment, and electronics as well as the ability to maintain a safe and hazard-free workstation for yourself and others at the school.
• Ability to properly communicate information and ideas so other people can understand as well as the ability to ascertain and understand information communicated from others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Innovation Hub, including maintaining written guides for equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.
• Maintain the physical space of the Innovation Hub, ensuring functionality, proper separation of materials, and upkeep of all equipment (repairs and new purchases).
• Establish and maintain an organized, safe workshop environment for students and faculty across all grade levels.
• Design and run the Innovation Hub's tool certification and safety training program, ensuring all users complete required training and orientation.
• Serve as the designated safety authority for the space, with the ability to pause machine use or revoke certifications, and maintain all training records.
• Develop reservation procedures for machine usage.
• Manage the Innovation Hub budget in coordination with the CFOO and participate in Budget to Actuals meetings.
• Mentor and support students in their individual student-driven projects, including Applied Learning projects, by checking progress and connecting them to resources.
• Support the Cornerstones Program for 10th and 11th graders.
• Design activities for MS students to use the Innovation Hub as part of Playlab.
• Explore and stay current with emerging technologies, including AI tools, and apply them meaningfully.
• Create an inclusive environment where students of diverse backgrounds feel welcome and foster critical thinking.
• Lead an Upper School advisory group.
• Support student clubs such as FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Lego League (FLL), the Science Olympiad, STEM Racing, and the iGEM team.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions within the school community.
• Engage in the broader school community by attending and supporting school events and initiatives.
• Support community-based design-build efforts.
• Work with faculty to design and support student exhibitions twice per year.
• Establish and sustain community partnerships.
• Provide support for preparing and redeploying student and staff devices for the following school year.
• Support updates to the Innovation Hub including repairing, updating, and reorganizing tools and equipment.
• Support and supervise student clubs that require access to the Innovation Hub over the summer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• a 401K retirement plan with an employer match
• basic life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level