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Applying for Position:
IDEAS Lab Specialist

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest client school in the Greater Los Angeles area seeks an IDEAS Lab Specialist to begin August 2025.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications in a related field (e.g., engineering, design, or education) 
  • Proven experience with maker technologies, including CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting 
  • Experience in an educational setting collaborating with faculty and students and working with diverse age groups and experience levels 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills 
  • Knowledge of safety standards and best practices for maker spaces 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Responsibilities

Technology Maintenance & Oversight 

  • Operates, maintains, and repairs maker space equipment, including CNC machines, Wazer water jet cutters, 3D printers, laser cutters, and related tools 
  • Conducts routine inspections and ensures all equipment is in excellent working order 
  • Maintains inventory of consumables and coordinates reordering as needed 
  • Organizes and stores student work within the space 
  • Investigates new technologies for making and assesses their usefulness for the school environment

Safety & Training 

  • Develops and implements safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all users 
  • Creates training materials and leads workshops for students, teachers, and staff on the proper use of maker space tools and equipment 
  • Maintains a visible presence in the space to provide guidance and enforces safety measures 

 Educational Support 

  • Collaborates with educators to integrate maker space activities into classroom curricula 
  • Assists students in planning and executing independent projects, fostering a spirit of innovation and problem-solving 
  • Hosts maker space orientations, workshops, and demonstrations to inspire engagement across the school community 
  • Provides support for robotics competition teams 

 Community Building 

  • Promotes a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity and learning thrive 
  • Acts as a resource for students and faculty, offering technical expertise and project advice 
  • Organizes maker events, showcases, and competitions to celebrate student achievements 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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