Makersplace
Job Title
To ensure success as a STEAM teacher, candidates should have a strong quantitative background, research and problem solving background, demonstrate empathy, and have good written and verbal communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch STEM teacher will have excellent classroom management abilities and engage students with the subject matter.
STEAM Facilitator Responsibilities:
- Developing STEM curricula.
- Planning daily lessons.
- Adopting a data-driven attitude towards measuring learner progress.
- Developing STEAM learning activities and hands-on material for classes.
- Attending to individual student needs.
- Demonstrating an awareness of different student backgrounds and cultures.
- Communicating regularly with parents.
- Providing extra support to students who need it.
- Monitoring student growth to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Using learner data to constantly refine your curriculum.
- Providing regular feedback to students.
STEAM Facilitator Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEAM field.
- Knowledge of STEAM best practices.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Research Skills
- Empathy and great interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word, Excel, and Google Apps.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Previous experience as a STEAM teacher will be advantageous.
- Good classroom management skills.
- Good teamwork abilities..
Job Title
Administrator Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee general office operations, including scheduling, organizing meetings, and maintaining office supplies.
- Manage internal and external communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and handling inquiries from students, parents, and partners.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, and training sessions, including venue setup, participant registration, and material distribution.
- Maintain accurate records and files, including attendance, program data, and financial documents.
- Support the finance team in processing invoices, expense reports, and budget tracking.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documents for meetings or grant applications.
- Ensure the smooth flow of information between different departments, including program coordinators, instructors, and leadership.
- Manage calendars and appointments for key staff members.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff members, including scheduling interviews and preparing orientation materials.
- Monitor and report on the performance of administrative processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.
Administrator Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in teaching robotics, coding, or STEM subjects.
- Strong knowledge of block-based programming languages (Scratch, mBlock) and text-based languages (Python, C++).
- Familiarity with educational robotics platforms (LEGO Mindstorms, mBot, Arduino, Raspsberry Pi).
- Experience preparing students for robotics competitions is a plus.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Passionate about inspiring young learners and fostering creativity in the classroom.
Benefits for Administrator role
- Opportunity to impact students’ futures by preparing them for technological careers.
- Work in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on hands-on learning.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
Job Title
Key Responsibilities:
- Design visually engaging materials for digital and print media, including flyers, brochures, social media graphics, posters, and presentations.
- Develop branding materials and maintain a consistent visual identity across all content.
- Create multimedia content (images, graphics, videos) for website, social media, newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
- Collaborate with marketing and program teams to conceptualize and develop content strategies for events, workshops, and campaigns.
- Create and edit short videos to highlight key activities and success stories from our programs.
- Design and maintain materials for educational resources (curriculum guides, lesson plans, instructional videos).
- Stay updated on design trends and implement new techniques to improve the impact of visual content.
- Manage and update content across digital platforms, ensuring timely and accurate information.
- Provide creative input for marketing and outreach efforts to increase engagement with students, educators, and parents.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a graphic designer, content creator, or similar role.
- Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools).
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative design work for print and digital media.
- Ability to create and edit video content using video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working with educational or non-profit organizations is a plus.
- Knowledge of social media management and content scheduling is desirable.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work within deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Benefits for Administrator role
- Be part of an innovative organization focused on transforming education in Ghana.
- Work in a collaborative and creative environment with opportunities for growth.
- Impactful role where your work will inspire students and educators.
Job Title
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging robotics lessons for students from Grades 1 to 12.
- Guide students through hands-on projects using tools such as LEGO, mBot, Arduino, and other robotics kits.
- Prepare students for local and international robotics competitions, including FIRST LEGO League, MakeX, ENJOYAI, WRO, and RoboFEST.
- Design curriculum materials that integrate coding, robotics, and STEAM concepts.
- Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and support their learning journey.
- Collaborate with other instructors to improve and adapt teaching methodologies.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where students can explore and innovate.
- Stay updated on new trends in robotics education and integrate them into teaching practices.
- Participate in professional development programs to improve teaching skills and technology knowledge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in teaching robotics, coding, or STEM subjects.
- Strong knowledge of block-based programming languages (Scratch, mBlock) and text-based languages (Python, C++).
- Familiarity with educational robotics platforms (LEGO Mindstorms, mBot, Arduino, Raspsberry Pi).
- Experience preparing students for robotics competitions is a plus.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Passionate about inspiring young learners and fostering creativity in the classroom.
Benefits for Robotics Instructor
- Opportunity to impact students’ futures by preparing them for technological careers.
- Work in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on hands-on learning.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
