Extended Learning Coordinator at IDEA Space KC
Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC
INNOVATION, DISCOVERY,
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ARTS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ARTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a 12 month full time exempt position.
The Extended Learning Coordinator builds consistent and ongoing learning experiences for students and teachers to grow their comfort and confidence in STEAM. The Coordinator’s time is split as follows:
The Extended Learning Coordinator builds consistent and ongoing learning experiences for students and teachers to grow their comfort and confidence in STEAM. The Coordinator’s time is split as follows:
Extended Learning Coordination & Supervision -– 75%
Supplies and Equipment Oversight -- 25%
DUTIES
Extended Learning Coordination & Supervision
- Coordinate with the Director of IDEA Space KC and Executive Director of Summer/Extended Care on summer, after-school and weekend STEAM programming.
- Supervise contract teachers and teaching assistants for regular evening classes and periodic weekend courses.
- Act as a liaison with facilities to ensure building safety.
Supplies and Equipment Oversight
- Assist in providing regular maintenance and update of equipment including:
- 3D Printers (8)
- Laser Cutter (1)
- Sewing machines (8)
- Tech kits (Robotics, Micro:bit, MakeyMakey, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
- Order, track and replenish all consumable supplies related to Extended Learning at IDEA Space.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in education or relevant STEAM teaching experience. Elementary education experience preferred.
- Ability to work non-traditional school hours to supervise after school programming.
- Occasional weekend commitments.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
- Respect and appreciation for the needs and potential of diverse learners from a variety of backgrounds.
- Student centered mindset.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with K-6 learners, co-workers, and community teachers.
CONTACT
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow Employment Application to Cassie Banka at cassie.banka@ideaspacekc.org.
ABOUT THE BARSTOW SCHOOL
Located in Kansas City, Missouri and founded in 1884, The Barstow School is a co-educational school where students in preschool through twelfth grade develop in a challenging educational community. As originally stated by Mary Louise Barstow, the objective of the school remains “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character.”
The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.
ABOUT THE DAN AND CASSIDY TOWRISS IDEA SPACE
Powered by The Barstow School, The Dan and Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space is an innovative learning center where students and educators explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) through hands-on experiences. For more information contact: IDEA Space KC.
ABOUT BARSTOW GLOBAL ONLINE
Barstow Global Online meets the growing demand for a non-traditional education and adds the proven value of a degree from The Barstow School. BGO is an accredited online school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. For more information contact Barstow Global Online.
