Makerspace Manager

Khan Lab School • Mountain View, CA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Khan Lab School is a TK–12 independent school with two campuses serving more than 300 students in Silicon Valley, California. The Makerspace Manager oversees the Innovation Hub at the Upper School in Mountain View and reports to the Upper School Director. This is a full-time, leave-replacement position scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some nights and weekends for school events as required. The position is expected to start by January 5, 2027, and continue until June 15, 2027, with potential for renewal.

The manager maintains the Innovation Hub’s equipment, physical space, budget, safety procedures, and reservation processes. The role includes developing and administering equipment guides, safety training, and tool certifications; supporting students’ individual and Applied Learning projects; designing activities for middle school students; and supporting academic programs, student clubs, exhibitions, and community partnerships. The manager also helps prepare and redeploy student and staff devices during the summer and maintains the Hub’s tools and equipment. The position requires a collaborative approach, a commitment to student growth, and the ability to create an inclusive and safe learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of prior high school or college teaching experience, or equivalent experience teaching young people in a maker or design setting.
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining or repairing digital fabrication and shop equipment, including FDM printers, a laser cutter, CNC router, band saw, and drill press.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD package: Fusion 360, Onshape, or SolidWorks.
• Experience building or running a tool certification or safety training program for minors.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and move around the shop for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with noise, dust, and fumes, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, digital fabrication equipment, and computers.
• Consistently practice safe working habits and maintain a safe, hazard-free workstation for oneself and others.
• Ability to occasionally work weekends or nights, or be on call for special events, including events outdoors in all weather conditions at any time of year.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand information communicated by others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain written guides for Innovation Hub equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.
• Maintain and organize the physical space, distinguish Innovation Hub materials from Robotics team materials, and maintain equipment, including arranging repairs and new purchases as needed.
• Establish and maintain an organized, functional, and safe workshop for student and faculty use across grade levels.
• Design and run the tool certification and safety training program; ensure students and faculty complete required training and orientation before operating equipment; serve as the designated safety authority; and maintain training and authorization records.
• Develop reservation procedures for machines.
• Manage the Innovation Hub budget in coordination with the CFOO and participate in Budget to Actuals meetings.
• Mentor students working on individual, student-driven projects, including Applied Learning projects, by checking progress and connecting students with outside resources.
• Support the Cornerstones Program for 10th- and 11th-grade students.
• Design activities for middle school students to use the Innovation Hub as part of Playlab.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI tools, and apply them meaningfully to the role.
• Foster an inclusive environment for students of diverse backgrounds and political perspectives, using thoughtful questions to encourage critical thinking.
• Lead an Upper School advisory group.
• Support student clubs, including FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Lego League, Science Olympiad, STEM Racing, and the iGEM team.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards in interactions within the school community.
• Attend and support school events and initiatives that promote student growth.
• Support community-based design-build efforts.
• Work with faculty to design and support student exhibitions twice per year.
• Establish and sustain community partnerships.
• Help prepare and redeploy student and staff devices for the following school year.
• Support Innovation Hub updates over the summer, including repairing, updating, and reorganizing tools and equipment.
• Support and supervise student clubs that need access to the Innovation Hub over the summer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K retirement plan with 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