About Town School: Town School for Boys is a K-8 all-boys independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 415 students, of whom 50% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty: student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values. At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts page, read about "Why a Boys' School," or learn about our community of belonging.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This role supports the Engineering Thinking Program at Town School for Boys by maintaining tools and equipment, facilitating student Open Studio sessions and developing instructional and safety resources within a K-8 mentorship environment. This role also assists with curricular development by collaborating with the Engineering Program Lead to integrate resources into the broader curriculum and supporting school-wide efforts to evolve teaching practices. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Resource Development

• Collaborate with the Engineering Program Lead to integrate resources into the broader curriculum and support our school-wide efforts to evolve our teaching practices through methodologies such as Understanding by Design.
• Design and develop self-guided materials (tutorials, project guides, safety checklists, etc.) to support independent learning during Open Studio.
• Create systems for students to track their own learning progress and develop engineering competencies over time.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Program Lead to integrate resources into the broader curriculum and support our school-wide efforts to evolve our teaching practices through methodologies such as Understanding by Design.

Equipment & Machine Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot studio equipment (currently includes 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mill, drill press, band saw, and fume extractors).
• Manage regular preventative maintenance and coordinate with vendors for repairs as needed.
• Oversee inventory of consumables, replacement parts, and safety supplies.

Open Studio Support

• Staff Open Studio sessions before school, during recess, and/or after school, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for students to practice their engineering thinking.
• Provide just-in-time support to students as they pursue independent projects, encouraging persistence, problem-solving, and safe tool use.
• Communicate with classroom teachers to support student success within the studio.

Engineering Competitive Teams

• Provide mentorship and technical support for engineering competition teams, e.g. First Lego League (FLL), First Tech Challenge (FTC), SeaMATE ROV, and KidWind.
• Assist students in applying engineering concepts, teamwork, and project management skills throughout the season.
• Coordinate logistics such as competition registration, communication with event organizers, scheduling practices, and ordering parts or supplies.
• Support students at competitions by supervising, troubleshooting technical challenges, and fostering a positive, resilient team culture.
• Ensure safe and effective use of studio tools and equipment during all competition preparation and events.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications or preferred experiences described below.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to design clear, engaging learning resources for both children and adults.
• Experience with hands-on fabrication or a variety of shop tools; ability to troubleshoot, maintain equipment, and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with students in grades K-8, balancing encouragement and independence with appropriate oversight.
• Collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm for being part of a dynamic school community.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Background in STEM education, engineering, fabrication, or a related field.
• Experience in a school-based technical lab or teaching space.
• Experience working with technologies and troubleshooting equipment such as the following: 3D printers, laser cutters, or CNC machines, etc. 
• Familiarity with safety practices and risk management in hands-on learning environments.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the employment section of our website for additional information. 

Salary information: The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Engineering Studio Support is $75,000 to $130,000, depending on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer.

TO APPLY  

Please submit materials using the "Apply for this position" button, which can be found via the Town School employment webpage. Please do not send materials directly elsewhere. Materials should include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position 
• A resume that includes all employment and education information 
• Completion of the online application form

Click here to apply for this position. To learn more about our faculty culture and community, please visit our Employment page.

About Town School for Boys

Since its founding in 1939, Town School for Boys has specialized in educating, nurturing, and celebrating boys. Town provides a rich, challenging, and rigorous educational experience that directly serves the distinctive learning styles, energy levels, and developmental needs of boys in grades K-8. The school cultivates integrity, sensitivity, empathy, and respect in its boys; values diversity, equity, and inclusion; and prepares students to become productive citizens of a constantly evolving world. Town’s faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing the school’s mission, philosophy and core values. Distinguishing features of Town School include its engaging curricula, warm faculty and staff, supportive parent network, and the diversity of interests and backgrounds represented in its student and alumni bodies.

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