School Overview: Evergreen Country Day School is an independent co-educational institution serving students from 18 months through 8th grade. Located in the foothills of Denver, Colorado, our mission is to inspire and prepare students to THRIVE and to create a better world. We emphasize experiential, hands-on, and student-centered learning within a supportive community.

Position Summary:

The Maker/STEM Lab Coordinator will spearhead the development and management of our new Maker/STEM Lab space, which aligns with our strategic initiative to expand STEM/STEAM learning. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and experiential learning, providing students with opportunities to engage in robotics, coding, design, and engineering projects.

Why Join Evergreen Country Day School?

• Innovative Teaching Role: Develop a cutting-edge Maker/STEM Lab that engages students in dynamic, experiential learning.
• Outdoor Integration: Combine STEM with outdoor education, leveraging our location to inspire creativity and discovery.
• Collaborative Community: Work with passionate educators in a school that values relationships, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Professional Development: Access ample opportunities to refine your skills and stay on the forefront of STEM education.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Lead: Establish and manage a state-of-the-art Maker/STEM Lab, ensuring it supports creativity, innovation, and safety.
• Teach and Inspire: Deliver hands-on lessons in coding, robotics, engineering, and design that ignite curiosity and a love of learning. We envision this as about 50% of the role.
• Collaborate: Work closely with teachers across disciplines to integrate STEM into broader curriculum initiatives.
• Engage Students: Encourage problem-solving and collaboration, equipping students with skills for the future.
• Community Connection: Develop partnerships with local and global STEM leaders, creating opportunities for mentorship and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related fields, education, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in maker education, project-based learning, or STEM instruction.
• Proficiency with tools and technologies such as robotics kits, 3D printers, coding platforms, and woodworking equipment.
• Passion for innovation, creativity, and fostering a love for STEM in young learners.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and a writing sample or cover letter to kerkenbrack@evergreencountryday.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Evergreen Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Evergreen Country Day School

Evergreen Country Day is a small, independent school located in the foothills outside of Denver, Colorado. Our mission is to prepare and inspire students to thrive and create a better world. Our community is special, and our staff tend to have career longevity at ECDS. We value curiosity, good communication, collaboration between administrative staff and faculty, and a student-centered approach to everything we do. As an administrative staff we operate as a team and hold ourselves to high individual standards of excellence. Our location is special, and it attracts employees from both the Denver metro area and Evergreen. We are twenty minutes from Denver, twenty minutes from Evergreen Lake, and thirty minutes from Echo ski resort. Our students get outside and this position may have the opportunity to hike, bike, camp, ski and take both domestic and international trips with students.

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