Position Overview
Drew School seeks a part-time makerspace teacher for our three-week Summer 2026 session—Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 2, with no class on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19) or Independence Day (Friday, July 3), for a total of 13 days of instruction. We seek a teacher who has experience instructing middle school students on how to design and create projects utilizing some or all of our makerspace equipment: laser cutter, 3D printer, Sculpey polymer clay, and embroidery. We seek an educator who will be a collegial, collaborative, and supportive school community member.
This position requires the successful candidate to teach up to 15 rising 6th through 9th graders, 6 hours per day (9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with a 45-minute lunch break from 12-12:45 p.m). The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Summer Programs to design lesson plans for three one-week makerspace projects appropriate for rising 6th through 9th grade students.
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
Teach 1 section of up to 15 students in a makerspace class
Prepare a 3-week lesson plan in consultation with the Director of Summer Programs
Write a brief (around 350 words) evaluation of each student at the end of the 3-week program
Maintain high standards of professionalism
Operate and program makerspace equipment such as laser cutters, 3D printers, embroidery and sewing machines, wood burners, and similar equipment
Lift and move up to 25 lbs of equipment or material
Work in alignment with the mission of Drew School Requirements
Desirable Skills and Experience
B.A. from an accredited college or university
Prior experience using makerspace equipment
Knowledge of and experience with safety protocols in a makerspace
Curriculum development
Experience engaging and managing middle school students
Ideal Dispositions
Culturally competent and committed to equity and inclusion
Enjoys working with Middle School-aged students
Self-reflective and growth-minded
Collaborates with adults and students
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Regularly sit, talk, move equipment, hear, and visually interact with individuals from school-aged children to adults
Be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Regularly use close and distance vision
Work at a desk and computer screen
Turn, bend, and reach
Work in a traditional, climate-controlled office environment
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are interested in this position. Pursuant to SB 848, also provide a list of all former school and educational employers, including the school’s or educational organization’s city and state.
Drew School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an identity-safe school, where all members of the community find opportunities for belonging and growth.
