Innovation Specialist

Gpac has partnered with a thriving private K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale! They are seeking an Innovation Specialist for the upcoming school year!

The candidate needs to be an experienced STEM educator! Candidates will need to be comfortable developing and teaching project-based learning activities that integrate learning technologies, engineering, and a connection to real-world problems and the core curriculum in the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School iLabs.

Purpose :

The Innovation Specialist will maintain, coordinate, and facilitate an iLab. The ideal candidate has exemplary teaching skills, a passion for helping students make ideas tangible, and an enthusiasm for out-of-the-box ideas.

Job Qualifications of the Innovation Specialist :

Education : B.A. in a related field; advanced degree preferred experience and Qualifications : Experience teaching in a classroom, preferably in an independent school experience working with students on projects (hands-on learning)

Essential Job Functions of the Innovation Specialist :

Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to school policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the employee handbook

Develops and delivers project-based learning activities that focus on the integration of learning technologies, engineering, and a connection to real-world problems and the core curriculum in the lower, Middle, and Upper School iLabs

Collaborates with faculty members in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools to create and deliver project-based learning activities

Develop learning experiences for students using programs that include : Google Apps, Creative SuiteAdobe, Tinkercad, Google Sites, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Adobe Illustrator

Maintains and instructs usage of equipment in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School iLab, such as 3D printers, Laser engraving machinery, etc

Assists with the Middle School and Upper School Technology Student Association classes andacademic clubs

Provides training opportunities for teachers on how to use the resources in the iLab

Provides instruction and support to Middle School and Upper School students during the Open Lablunch periods

Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging technologies, and new educational technologies and tools that may be incorporated into the iLab

Runs safety training for all who are in the iLab; monitor that safety is practiced at all times

Helps students acquire skills with tools, tool safety, and other aspects of hands-on fabrication

Works with students and faculty members to help them achieve their project visions

Tracks use of consumable materials, reorder as needed

Helps build enthusiasm among students in project-based learning activities

Provide opportunities for students to implement, test, and deploy solutions while taking into consideration real-world constraints

Creates opportunities for students to think critically, explore, investigate, and engage as problemsolvers

Encourages students to pursue their passions through hands-on exploration

Cooperates with other instructional leaders to integrate the use of iLab

Incorporate 2D and 3D computer-assisted design and drafting, Raspberry Pi technology, Arduino code, Python, C++, and Java programming into the Middle School and Upper School iLab projects and competitive events

Helps build enthusiasm among students in the area of coding, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality

Presents sessions at the School’s annual Innovation Institute and Teachers Teaching Teachers

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

If you are qualified for the Innovation Specialist position and excited about this new opportunity, apply TODAY!

Send your resume to [email protected] for consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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