Mobile Fab Lab Coordinator

Bucks County Intermediate Unit•Warminster, PA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Fab Lab brings innovative STEAM and computer science learning to students in grades 1-8 across Bucks County. The Lab itself is a transit van, carrying an innovative suite of equipment ranging from AR/VR tools, an Epilog laser engraver, 3D printers, CNC routers, Silhouette fabricators, and a wide variety of robotics equipment. The Mobile Fab Lab visits schools for one-week residencies throughout the school year. The Mobile Fab Lab Program Coordinator will be a passionate ambassador for the Bucks IU’s Mobile Fab Lab program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of the Mobile Fab Lab and will drive the Lab to and from schools, set up the Lab space, lead innovative lessons with students under the auspices of classroom teachers, and will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the success of the Lab. The Mobile Fab Lab Program Coordinator and the Lab itself will cross the boundaries of multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a background that is just as diverse and will be eager to embrace new concepts and technologies when appropriate.

Requirements

Associate degree required
Evidence of at least 3 years of exemplary teaching experience.
Knowledge of and expertise in STEAM Education is required.
Experience teaching robotics, advanced manufacturing, and/ or STEAM topics is required.
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
Possess and maintain an exemplary driving record and be able to drive Mobile Fab Lab (transit van) to and from schools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in STEAM-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a positive ambassador for the Bucks IU and the Mobile Fab Lab.
Possess a student-centered approach to STEAM teaching and learning.
Possess an exemplary record of successfully working with students in a learning environment and when working in a school environment, leading high-quality, engaging STEAM lessons for students in grade one through eight under the auspices of the students’ classroom teachers.
Possess expertise in computer science and advanced manufacturing tools, such as (but not limited to) robotics equipment, 3D printers, Laser Cutters, CNC Machines, Vinyl Cutters, Electronics equipment, as well as manufacturing/ industrial and rapid prototyping technology.
Possess and maintain an exemplary driving record and be able to drive Mobile Fab Lab (transit van) to and from schools.
Contribute to the research, development, and prototyping of innovative STEAM activities to be used in the Mobile Fab Lab.
Maintain the safety and working condition of all Mobile Fab Lab materials, tools, and equipment including hardware and software.
Ensure safe use of all materials and technology housed within the Mobile Fab Lab.
Communicate effectively with schools as Mobile Fab Lab residencies are scheduled, planned, and implemented.
Serve as strategic partner to support schools’ instructional program before and after a Mobile Fab Lab residency.
Collaborate with Bucks IU supervisor and colleagues to effectively communicate the Bucks IU’s vision and mission of the Mobile Fab Lab to all community stakeholders.
Evaluate and reflect upon professional practices, emerging technologies, and current research to support the success of the Mobile Fab Lab.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure the success of the Mobile Fab Lab.
Work collaboratively with the Bucks IU Fab Lab Center and STEAM team as requested.
Attend relevant professional learning opportunities, as assigned, that contribute to the success of the Mobile Fab Lab.
Perform other duties as assigned.