Posted: 27-Apr-25
Location: Aliso Viejo, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60k - $65k
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St. Mary’s School is an independent day school that serves over 700 students, Pre-K through Grade 8, in Aliso Viejo, CA. As the only independent school in Orange County that offers the international baccalaureate (IB) program from primary school through middle school, St. Mary’s is committed to a globally-minded and innovative curriculum that, in many ways, stands alone within the educational landscape in Orange County. St. Mary’s students are prepared not only for the next steps in their educational journey, but also to become courageous, caring, global citizens and enlightened leaders of tomorrow.
Position Overview and Opportunity
St. Mary’s School seeks a Digital Fabrication Technician to join our new Design Center team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a vibrant culture of creativity, exploration, and design thinking in a K–8 environment. The St. Mary’s Design Center is a new and nearly complete facility entirely dedicated to leveraging the design thinking process to encourage creative and problem-solving thinking.
The Design Center includes age-appropriate tools, materials, and digital fabrication equipment serving Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The ideal candidate will thrive in a makerspace setting, support students and teachers across disciplines, and help cultivate a community of curiosity, collaboration, and creative confidence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
DIGITAL FABRICATION TECHNICIAN
Reports to: Director of Design Center
Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt, 10 month, position (beginning August 25, 2025)
Purpose: To support students and faculty across disciplines, and help cultivate a community of curiosity, collaboration and creative confidence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee, maintain, and support the safe operation of digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC machines) and other Design Center equipment.
- Collaborate with faculty to support design-based projects across grade levels and subject areas.
- Model best practices around tool use, workspace safety, and project planning.
- Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for machines and equipment.
- Inspire and guide students and teachers in using tools and materials with confidence and creativity through workshops and training.
- Help build a culture of design thinking, iteration, and intentional making.
- Stay current with new tools and technologies, and be eager to learn and grow alongside the community.
- Support the School and its leadership.
- Other duties as required by the Director of Design, Director of Technology, and Head of School.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Design Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience teaching STEM, Design, or Maker Education (PK-8 setting is preferred).
- Adept with digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD Solid Modeling Software (Fusion 360, Solidworks, Rhino, or similar tools).
- Comfortable using and maintaining Digital fabrication tools like 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, Embroidery, and CNC is a plus.
- Experience in workshop environments and confidence using power tools, including saws, hand drills, and drill presses.
- Strong organizational and project management skills for scheduling and inventory management.
- Ability to manage a dynamic, hands-on learning environment with a focus on creativity and collaboration.
- Passion for design, engineering, and problem-solving with young learners.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders of the school.
- Highly ethical team player.
For consideration, please submit a current resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Please also note that you found the listing on the NAIS website.